Cotton Newsline: June 5, 2009

When farmers experience a disaster like flooding or drought, what can they count on to help them through it? Up until recently, only the kindness of Congress in the form of adhoc disaster assistance.

When farmers experience a disaster, like flooding or drought, what can they count on to help them through it? Up until recently, only the kindness of Congress, in the form of adhoc disaster assistance. Jay Yates, Extension Risk Management Specialist for Texas AgriLife Extension Service says last year Congress passed the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program or SURE, a permanent disaster program designed to provide assistance to farmers.
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