Updating the Farm Bill Safety Net in an Expanding Sea of Risk

Wesley L. Harris, Bradley D Lubben, James Novak, and Larry Sanders ( June, 2008 )

Summary

This initial issue of Policy Issues from the American Agricultural Economics Association provides a brief overview of the 2008 Farm Bill. It covers key provisions on commodity programs, crop insurance and disaster assistance, conservation, horticulture and organic agriculture, livestock, credit, and international trade in addition to other selected provisions.

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