The farmbelt breaks free
Article Abstract:
Most US farmers are happy with the 1996 Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act which phases out farm subsidies. High commodity prices and a robust export market are encouraging farmers to plant more crops. Farmers are glad to have flexibility and less regulation.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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The trough: America's farm subsidies
Article Abstract:
Agricultural policies enacted during the Roosevelt Administration in 1933 are still in place in the US, despite enormous changes in farming. Farm subsidies and policies that circumvent free market prices for farm products are a detriment to the nation.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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What makes farming different?
Article Abstract:
Agricultural policy has traditionally been pursued to stabilize prices, keep food supplies steady, and to ensure the health of farming and rural communities. There is evidence that now these policies hurt the ideals they were designed to protect.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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