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| Easy, I agree, and as I said earlier, I think this is a "slippery slope" for RMA (USDA). If I plant less population (I do) than most in my area, I have less upside yield capability, but much less chance of zero yields in an extremely dry year. Should I receive a "reduction" because I am creating less risk, but also holding down my APH with less upside yield potential (therefore less total bu and dollars of risk for insurance companies)?
One of the reasons I like GRIP is instead of an average yield, GRIP uses a trending yield. As a result, the ECY (Expected County Yield) is usually higher than the "raw" ten year county average.
I alos agree with above posts mentioning that Herculex should be included, and I think all states should be allowed to participate, possibly with a minimum dollars per policy reduction, if there is a fear of over-participation.
Just my .02 worth, Rob Heyen | |
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