Farm bill debate weighs farmer flexibility plans
Congress mulls broader farming flexibility with triple base and total farm base ideas. Proposals let farmers plant alternative crops on base acreage while preserving some subsidies, aiming to cut spending yet maintain income, with critics warning of weaker policy and uneven benefits.
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Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute
Iowa State University
University of Missouri
Hayden
Mr. Hayden
Agriculture urges decisive fix for crop insurance debacle
Washington policymakers weigh reshaping the Federal Crop Insurance Program to curb disaster payments amid ongoing losses and a 1980 reform aim. Secretary Yeutter warns time is tight as lawmakers consider including changes in the farm bill or separate legislation. A commission urges broader participation, higher subsidies, and safeguards to prevent insurance gains from eroding disaster aid, with costs possibly reaching 750 million annually.
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Office of Management and Budget
Frederick News-Post Editor Becky Brashear Tenure Note
The Frederick News Post dated August 15, 1989 notes Becky Brashear serving as editor, with B. Frederick listing city and state as Maryland. The brief item highlights editorial leadership at the Frederick newspaper during the period.
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Farm profits rise in 1988 despite drought drought
USDA study shows average net farm income up about 1.5 percent to 21300 in 1988 due to crop and livestock sales gains while drought hit profits for crop dependent and livestock producers. Fewer farms were profitable, with higher expenses but improved overall gross income.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Netarm
1990s looking good for U.S. farm exports
USDA economist Trostle sees a potential miniboom in U.S. farm exports in the 1990s driven by rising global demand and higher incomes in developing countries. He notes shifts toward higher valued products and meat, fruit, vegetables, and dairy, with feed grains expanding as livestock demand grows. outcomes depend on drought, GATT talks, and trade barriers.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Economic Research Service
Mr. Trostle
United States
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Farmline Magazine
Trostle
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Delinquency notices to farmers eye foreclosure risk
The Farmers Home Administration will mail notices to borrowers who are 6 months or more behind on loan payments. As of July 3, 15,704 new delinquencies were recorded, with 61 of 843 Maryland borrowers delinquent. Notices grant 45 days to respond. nonresponse may trigger foreclosure.
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Farmers Home Administration
Maryland
Fmha
Maryle Aycock
Aycock
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Fmba
FIHA
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