A new study find that adoption of conservation practices isn t being limited by crop insurance. 8:42 am, Feb. 4, 2021 ×
Erin Ehnle Brown / Grand Vale Creative LLC
Crop insurance isn t a barrier to adoption of conservation practices and has a role in helping farmers to maintain healthy soil, according to a new peer-reviewed study in the Journal of Environmental Management.
During the study, researchers from Purdue University, Arizona State University, and the Nature Conservancy used interviews and a multi-state survey to determine if crop insurance requirements limited cover crops and conservation tillage for corn producers in the Midwest, according to a written statement from National Crop Insurance Services promoting the study.
Crop Insurance Supports Farmers & Ranchers During Uncertain Year
Monday Dec 7th, 2020 Rural America has experienced another difficult year, making a strong farm safety net essential to protecting America’s food, fuel and fiber supply. Crop insurance is the cornerstone of this safety net and provides a reliable risk management tool to America’s farmers and ranchers.
Tom Zacharias is president of National Crop Insurance Services.
“America’s farmers and ranchers have experienced extreme weather and market uncertainties this year as well as dealing with the effects of the pandemic. Throughout the year, crop insurance has been there to help farmers endure these hardships and help them minimize their risks. Our industry is thankful to be a trusted partner with the farm community and we’re proud to help them protect more than 90 percent of planted acres.”