Articles tagged under: Tom Sell

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Simplifying the WHIP+ Program for 2020 and 2021

Published January 25, 2022

Combest, Sell and Associates Managing Partner Tom Sell is expecting the USDA to simplify the WHIP+ application process at the county level. "That will save a lot of time. The USDA will take the data already available from growers and…

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What’s the Status of the 20/21 WHIP+ Program?

Published November 10, 2021

More than 40 days ago, Congress approved a continuing resolution that included WHIP+ program money for 2020 and 2021 disasters. The USDA has not made an official announcement about a launch date of the program. Combest, Sell and Associates managing…

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Agriculture Remains Part of the Build Back Better Plan

Published October 23, 2021

President Joe Biden is striving to build support in Congress and with the public for the Build Back Better plan. The original cost of the proposal was $3.5 trillion, but a $2 trillion compromise plan is now part of negotiations.…

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House Ag Committee Considers WHIP+ Program Extension

Published July 23, 2021

On Tuesday, the House Agriculture Committee will mark up a bill to extend the WHIP+ program. Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says the bill will cover 2020 and 2021 disasters. "The bill includes all causes of loss…

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Looking at Better Ways to Help Farmers in Disasters

Published June 14, 2021

Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says this may not be the last of the WHIP+ program. "House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott is now talking about doing a better job with the programs so we don't have…

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