Delegation Opposes Crop Insurance Cuts

North Dakota’s congressional delegation says a proposed $3 billion cut to crop insurance is unacceptable.

A two-year budget deal in Congress would reduce federal subsidies to companies that sell crop insurance to farmers, saving $3 billion over 10 years.

The crop insurance program costs over $9 billion annually.

Farm-state lawmakers have criticized the proposal, saying crop insurance keeps farmers in business and reduces the need for emergency disaster aid.

National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson says it should be rejected.