Agricultural Policy & Risk Management

Agriculture Policy

NCFC strongly supported passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which when implemented, will meet the needs of U.S. producers, ensure the long-term viability, health and competitiveness of U.S. agriculture, and help meet domestic and international food, fiber, feed, and energy needs. 

Additionally, NCFC is following closely the appropriations process in Congress to ensure Farm Bill programs receive their full funding. Programs that are authorized but never funded are of no help. Likewise, programs that are deprived during the appropriations process never reach their full potential.

Commodity Derivatives

As processors and marketers of commodities and suppliers of farm inputs, cooperatives are commercial end-users of over-the-counter derivatives (commodity swaps). Cooperatives use swaps to effectively minimize risks associated with price movements in commodities, such as grain, dairy products, livestock, energy, and fertilizer. In addition, swaps give cooperatives the ability to offer customized products to producers that help them better manage their risk and returns and, provide more predictable profitability.

Issue Brief

Farm Bill