American Farm Bureau Federation: Growth of Specialty Crops Highlights Need for Expanded Risk Management Tools
December 01, 2022
December 01, 2022
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 1 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
Specialty crops including fruits, vegetables and nuts make up almost one-third of total crop sales in the United States, but a large number of specialty crop acres remain uninsured. American Farm Bureau Federation economists examined specialty crop coverage in the latest Market Intel, and found that more than 80% of the acreage of hazelnuts, kiwifruit, strawberries and lettuce rema . . .
Specialty crops including fruits, vegetables and nuts make up almost one-third of total crop sales in the United States, but a large number of specialty crop acres remain uninsured. American Farm Bureau Federation economists examined specialty crop coverage in the latest Market Intel, and found that more than 80% of the acreage of hazelnuts, kiwifruit, strawberries and lettuce rema . . .