Crop subsidies to provide 10 percent of U.S. net farm income
The USDA says it will disburse more than $7 billion in crop subsidies this fall, “which will account for over 10 percent of USDA’s projected 2016 net farm income.” The payments, which cover 2015 crops, are triggered under the 2014 farm law because of continued low commodity prices. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA is… » Read More
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