Articles tagged under: Tom Sell
An Attack on Federal Crop Insurance
Published December 5, 2023
Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell says the GAO recommendations for a cut in federal crop insurance subsidies would undermine its delivery system. “There are years where the federal government actually makes money on federal crop insurance,” said…‘Strange Politics’ at Work for New Version of ERP
Published November 2, 2023
Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell says the new Emergency Relief Program is a complete departure from previous disaster programs, restricting assistance to full time farmers and ranchers. "This progressive payment factor is the real threat and no…Johnson Has a Connection to Agriculture
Published October 29, 2023
Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell is excited to see Congress get back to work with Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson on the job as speaker. “After 20-some odd days of not having a speaker, we’re back to the…‘Playing Chicken’
Published September 22, 2023
Combest Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell says the current threat of government shutdown isn’t anything new. “This is an annual appropriations cycle so we kind of go through this at this time every year with various levels of…Door Opens for Farm Bill Activity
Published May 29, 2023
Combest Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell hopes the agreement on the debt ceiling will spark momentum for the farm bill. “The farm bill tends to be an area where Congress can show how it can work together at…New Money Needed for ’23 Farm Bill
Published August 24, 2022
Since the 2018 farm bill was enacted, the federal government has spent an additional $60 billion on ad hoc programs, like the Market Facilitation Program, pandemic assistance and disaster relief. Combest, Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell says none…Prospects for a Permanent Disaster Program
Published June 17, 2022
No ad-hoc disaster relief program is perfect. With the possibility of a permanent disaster program in the next farm bill, lawmakers are trying to lay the groundwork for better policy. "Everyone likes the idea of building on top of crop…Emergency Relief Program Details
Published May 22, 2022
Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says it’s good to finally see USDA unveil the Emergency Relief Program. There are a few wrinkles in the program. "For the farmers who purchased lower levels of crop insurance, the indemnity…A Different Approach for the Budget Request
Published April 1, 2022
Combest, Sell and Associates manager Tom Sell says the White House took a smart approach to its budget proposal. "The administration didn't pick a lot of fights that previous administrations have. Historically, there have been things the Office of Management…