Keep America Growing

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Episode 14: A Discussion with NCIS Chairmen Feb 27, 2025

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The leaders of two crop insurance companies join the latest edition of Keep America Growing to discuss recent growth in the program and what the future may hold.

Episode 13: Farm Policy 101 with Dr. Joe Outlaw Jan 28, 2025

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Farm policy expert Dr. Joe Outlaw from Texas A&M University joins the latest episode of Keep America Growing to discuss the basics of U.S. farm policy and how crop insurance fits into the mix.

Episode 12: This Holiday Season, Much to be Thankful For – Much to Think About Dec 19, 2024

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The holiday season is a time for reflection, gratitude, and planning for the future – themes that inspired this episode of Keep America Growing.

Episode 11: The Presidential Election and a Strong Public-Private Partnership Nov 25, 2024

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If November's election taught us anything, it’s that everyday Americans expect real economic results in difficult times. Hear how crop insurance delivered just that for rural economies during the recent hurricanes and how the industry plans to work with the incoming Trump administration.

Episode 10: U.S. Farmers Make History, Help Fund Their Own Safety Net Oct 24, 2024

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In the latest episode of Keep America Growing, travel back in time to learn about the history of farm policy, and how U.S. farmers are making history today by helping to fund their own safety net.

Episode 9: Crop Insurance Has a Permanent Place in U.S. Farm Policy Sep 26, 2024

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What happens to crop insurance if a new Farm Bill can’t be worked out? That’s the topic of this episode of Keep America Growing, a monthly podcast all about crop insurance.

Episode 8: Crop Insurance and Car Wrecks Aug 29, 2024

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Tom Zacharias, President of National Crop Insurance Services, takes a deep dive into crop insurance and car wrecks in the latest episode of Keep America Growing, a short podcast all about crop insurance.

Episode 7 - Sustainability and Crop Insurance Jul 17, 2024

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In this episode, learn about the role of crop insurance is relation to conservation and sustainability. Reference materials are below.

1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301479720311488?via%3Dihub

2. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aepp.13407

3. https://www.rma.usda.gov/en/Topics/Conservation

Episode 6 - Crop Insurance Matters to Farmers and Their Communities Jun 25, 2024

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What are farmers and agents saying about crop insurance? Find out in this latest episode, which features stories and testimonials from hardworking women and men in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Episode 5 - Strengths of Private-Sector Delivery May 22, 2024

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This episode highlights the role of the hardworking women and men in the crop insurance industry. This includes crop insurance agents, loss adjusters, and company staff, who ensure that crop insurance remains viable, reliable, and efficient – specifically through private-sector delivery.

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