2014 farm law
Conservation Reserve shrinks by 30 pct during ag boom
The Conservation Reserve, the largest U.S. land retirement program, holds 25.58 mln ac, down 30 pct from its peak of 36.77 mln ac in 2007, at latest count by USDA.
Ryan budget would cut food stamps, farm supports
The fiscal 2015 budget resolution proposed by House Budget chairman Paul Ryan again calls for converting food stamps to a block grant program run by states.