The farm leaders facing the House Agriculture subcommittee Wednesday focused on the importance of crop insurance and a strong farm safety net. National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag, who farms at Eden Valley, Minnesota, was asked about his biggest worry. “Taking tools away from us would be our biggest hindrance,” said Haag. “If they were to limit the amount of nitrogen we were supposed to be using, it would be a major concern to the corn farmer.” Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad carried a similar message during his time on the microphone. “Our role in Congress to pass a really strong farm bill; we have to make sure that it’s done for the farmer by the farmer.”
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