India, Tasmania and Mexico reported over 1000 suicides, all of which could have been avoided. Because of the sudden cold weather, and because the proper AG plastics and other AG equipment was not used, the majority of the crops in portions of these countries were destroyed. The farmers could not handle the financial difficulties that resulted and committed suicide.
Insurance scammers are finding it easier than ever to defraud farmers out of their hard-earned money. Don’t get caught in this scam; know that Crop and equipment insurance covers your crops, and all your equipment, including AG plastics, but it is backed by the U.S. government, not private insurance companies.