Alfalfa producers lack adequate federal crop insurance and risk management tools to protect against volatile market prices and yield losses

Alfalfa farmers face unpredictable income due to price volatility and weather-related crop failures, but current federal risk management programs (crop insurance, price supports) are insufficient or inadequately designed for their specific needs. Producers are forced to absorb significant financial risk without proper safety nets, leading to farm instability and inability to plan long-term investments.