South Plains leaders express farm bill needs to senators.

The article discusses the need for the farm bill expressed by Texas South Plains commodity and agricultural industry leaders at a session hosted in Texas by U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Boozman. According to Western Peanut Growers Association President and peanut producer Otis Johnson, crop insurance is their most important safety tool. Also noted are other issues addressed by the attendees and remarks from South Plains Financial Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Curtis Griffith.