The 1985 farm bill

Lawmakers are now considering legislation to replace the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981 (P.L. 97-98), which expires in 1985. This comprehensive law governs the farm price and income support programs for milk, wheat, feed grains, and other major commodities and also authorizes several important domestic and foreign food assistance programs, agricultural research and conservation, and other activities important to the food and farm sector. This report compares omnibus proposals introduced in the 99th Congress.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Wheat, Feed Grains, Cotton and Rice -- Soybeans -- Milk -- Peanuts -- Sweeteners -- Tobacco - Wool and Mohair -- Grain Reserves -- Export Programs -- Foreign Food Aid -- Domestic Food Assistance -- Research and Extension -- Conservation -- Agricultural Credit -- Miscellaneous Provisions.,CRS 85-861 ENR,"July 8, 1985.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3