Drought Bill Funnels Billions to Insurance Companies, Not Farmers

While farmers watch their fields wither, the Reconciliation Farm Bill quietly authorized an additional 6% subsidy for crop insurance companies in drought-stricken states. This obscure policy change costs taxpayers $1.275 billion over ten years, yet families in places like Alberta are selling off cattle herds while insurance companies pocket profits. The money could instead fund resilience programs that communities are desperately seeking.