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Easier Crop Insurance Eligibility for Farmers Facing Long-Term Drought.

This act modifies crop insurance rules, making it easier for farmers in chronically drought-stricken areas to receive compensation for unplanted fields. The change extends the eligibility period from four to five years, offering greater flexibility to those unable to plant due to extreme drought over an extended period. This aims to provide a financial safety net for farms facing persistent climate challenges.
Key points
Changes to crop insurance rules: Introduction of the "1-in-5 rule" for prevented planting insurance eligibility.
Applies only to counties that have experienced extreme drought (D3 or worse) for three consecutive years.
Farmers in these regions now have five years (instead of four) to prove the crop was previously planted to qualify for compensation.
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Additional Information
Protecting Farmers from Drought Act of 2023
Print number: S 2643
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-07-27