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The Food Security Act of 1985: Major Provisions Affecting Commodities

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  • Stucker, Barbara C.
  • Collins, Keith J.

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Many provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985, which sets U.S. farm policy through 1990, are designed to improve the market orientation of U.S. farm policy. This bulletin summarizes major provisions of the act for specific commodities and highlights changes from previous farm legislation. The act: -- Continues target prices, but they are scheduled to decline over the life of the act. -- Specifies acreage reduction programs when stocks exceed certain levels. -- Attempts to control erosion and prevent farm production on erodible croplands and wetlands. -- Gives the Secretary of Agriculture wide latitude in implementing commodity programs.

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  • Stucker, Barbara C. & Collins, Keith J., 1986. "The Food Security Act of 1985: Major Provisions Affecting Commodities," Agricultural Information Bulletins 309343, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uersab:309343
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.309343
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    1. Gillespie, Jeffrey M. & Hatch, L. Upton & Duffy, Patricia A., 1990. "Effect Of The 1985 Farm Bill Provisions On Farmers' Soil Conservation Decisions," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 22(2), pages 1-11, December.
    2. Hoffman, Linwood A. & Livezey, Janet, 1987. "The U.S. Oats Industry," Agricultural Economic Reports 305462, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    3. Grigsby, S. Elaine & Dixit, Praveen M., 1986. "Alternative Export Strategies And U.S. Agricultural Policies For Grains And Oilseeds, 1950-83," Staff Reports 277896, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    4. Hanthorn, Michael. & Glauber, Joseph W., 1987. "An Assessment of Marketing Loan Program Options," Agricultural Economic Reports 308037, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    5. Epperson, J.E. & Lei, L.F., 1989. "A Regional Analysis of Vegetable Production with Changing Demand for Row Crops Using Quadratic Programming," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 21(1), pages 87-96, July.
    6. Heimlich, Ralph E. & Langner, Linda L., 1986. "Swampbusting: Wetland Conversion and Farm Programs," Agricultural Economic Reports 308005, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    7. Mims, Anne M. & Duffy, Patricia A. & Young, George J., 1989. "Effects Of Alternative Acreage Restriction Provisions On Alabama Cotton Farms," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 21(2), pages 1-10, December.
    8. Normile, Mary Anne & Goodloe, Carol A., 1988. "U.S.-Canadian Agricultural Trade Issues: Implications For The Bilateral Trade Agreement," Staff Reports 278028, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    9. Dermot Hayes & Andrew Schmitz, 1988. "The Price and Welfare Implications of Current Conflicts between the Agricultural Policies of the United States and the European Community," NBER Chapters, in: Issues in US-EC Trade Relations, pages 65-100, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
    10. Hoffman, Linwood A. & Sronce, Philip W., 1987. "Oats Imports, The U.S. Market, And Government Programs," Staff Reports 277951, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.

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