Some southern producers also feel that premiums for buy-up coverage or revenue products are not affordable, leaving catastrophic policies (with minimal coverage) as the only viable option for many farmers. More broadly, some farm groups have requested that current subsidies be maintained or increased so premiums would be more affordable. 28 Corn producers want their premiums reduced because the loss ratio has been well below (indemnities paid divided by premiums). RMA is reviewing the use of historical loss data, specifically whether all historical loss should be given the same weight in determining premium rates given current crop production technology
