Renegotiation of the Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA) for Federal Crop Insurance.

Describes costs of Federal crop insurance, under which farmers can purchase crop insurance policies to manage financial risks associated with declines in crop yields and/or revenue; and describes how the standard reinsurance agreement (SRA) between USDA and private companies helps determine Federal...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Describes costs of Federal crop insurance, under which farmers can purchase crop insurance policies to manage financial risks associated with declines in crop yields and/or revenue; and describes how the standard reinsurance agreement (SRA) between USDA and private companies helps determine Federal crop insurance costs. Examines SRA that is in effect for the 2010 reinsurance year, and issues related to SRA renegotiation. Outlines highlights of USDA first draft of 2011 SRA.
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