The strong economic performance of the U.S. cotton industry has been widely attributed to the 1985 Food Security Act (1985 FSA). These effects have been substantive. However, the devaluation of the dollar relative to other currencies was also important and its effects were substantial and...

This article briefly reviews the increased interest in new cooperative development, factors for successful cooperative development, and strategies to improve the performance of new and emerging cooperatives. The article highlights issues identified by a panel of cooperative leaders, USDA...