The letter also references a 2024 survey that showed most of the U.S. farm economy is either already in or on the brink of a recession. (Credit: AnnaStills/Adobe Stock)

Last week, the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leaders urging them to oppose cuts to crop insurance funding in fiscal year 2026 (FY26) — emphasizing that cuts would be harmful to farmers, ranchers and other rural economies. The letter was also signed by a coalition of other crop insurance stakeholders.

The plea was addressed to members of the House and Senate appropriations and budget committees, including Susan Collins, Lindsey Graham, Patty Murray, Rosa DeLauro, Brendan Boyle, Jeff Merkley, Tom Cole and Jodey Arrington.

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