North Dakota Farmers Union conducted a survey with its members to discuss the harvest price option, the 1-in-4 rule and other crop insurance programs. NDFU Government Relations Director Matt Perdue said there was a mixed response. “We learned that some of our members have real issues with the underlying calculations that determine your prevent plant payment, while others are very concerned about the integrity of the program.” The 1-in-4 rule was implemented in the Prairie Pothole region in 2012. Under the program, crop acreage must have been planted and harvested at least once in the last four years to be eligible for prevent plant coverage. The rule has since been implemented on a national basis.
