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Crop insurance has strong support
2013-09-03 18:35:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Many farm operators across the Upper Midwest are facing some crop loss in 2013, due to late and prevented planting this past spring, and now from very hot, dry weather late in the growing season in some areas. There will undoubtedly be large financial losses to some farm operators in many areas, as well as with associated businesses, and in local communities. The drop in corn prices and soybean prices, compared to recent years, will also lead to further financial loss for affected farm operators. The financial losses to corn and soybean producers in 2013 will be somewhat mitigated for farm operators that carry Federal Crop Insurance coverage. Focus on Ag read more
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