U.S. agriculture formally entered a new era in April 1996 when a new seven-year farm bill was signed into law … overturning 60 years of commodity programs. The new bill set agriculture on a new course where markets, not government programs …, will determine agriculture's products and its bottom line. The new path was underscored by one of the wildest years in …

Bolstered by strong crop prices and some continued federal assistance in 1988, U.S. agriculture effectively shrugged … off the worst drought since the 1930s. The farm outlook for 1989 remains bright. Overall, U.S. agriculture should enjoy a …

Sluggish growth in global food markets has diminished the competitive advantage U.S. agriculture derives from its huge …