Jim Costa actually said...

This is often viewed as the canary in the coal mine.

I was detailed to Senator Harkin in the 2008 Farm Bill process. This was brought forward on the Senate side by Senators Boxer and Feinstein.

Some have criticized it as a subsidy or corporate welfare. Those of us who are familiar with the program I think have a different view.

Your ability to manage the risk is based upon your ability to assess the various aspects of risk.