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Full Committee Hearing

Review the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 and Related Crop Insurance Issues

Date:
Time: 10:00am
Location: 328A Russell Senate Office Building

The Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 structures the premium costs and coverage levels for crop and livestock losses. Purchase of these insurance policies manages the financial risks from adverse market and weather extremes that are beyond the control of the farmer or rancher.

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Panel 1

Panel 2

  • Mr. Ron Brichler

    Chairman
    American Association of Crop Insurers
    Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Mr. Norman Nielsen

    Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America
    Preston, Iowa
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  • Mr. Billy Rose

    Chief Executive Officer
    Crop 1
    Des Moines, Iowa
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Panel 3

  • Dr. Bert Little

    Associate Vice President for Research
    Tarleton State University
    Stephenville, Texas

  • Dr. Bruce Babcock

    Director
    Iowa State University's Center for Agricultural and Rural Development
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  • Mr. Mike Clemens

    on behalf of
    American Soybean Assoc, Natl Sunflower Assoc, U.S. Canola Assoc.
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  • Mr. Ray Buttars

    National Association of Wheat Growers
    Weston, Idaho
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