LTE: Struggling farmers need certainty in ag policy

In this letter to the Tulsa World, Reid Nichols emphasizes the urgent need for Farm Bill certainty as farmers continue operating under expired legislation and repeated short-term extensions. He explains how prolonged policy uncertainty adds to ongoing challenges such as high input costs, inflation, volatile markets and razor-thin margins, making long-term planning difficult for producers and lenders alike. Nichols contends that passing a long-term Farm Bill is essential to strengthen crop insurance, risk management tools and the stability of the domestic food system. Read the full letter in the Tulsa World to learn why farmers say long-term certainty can’t wait.