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...

The U.S, sugar program Is under widespread attack. Vet it Is one of our most effective and cost-efficient agricultural commodity programs. It preserves the domestic sugarcane and sugar beet Industries and strengthens corn prices. It helps cut our historic trade deficit in sweeteners. And it does...