As China proceeds through the process of economic development to an industrialized economy, its agriculture will undergo substantial stress and structural change. China may be able to effectively utilize the experiences of Taiwan agriculture and its policies in adjusting to change. These...

Since the 1920's, the federal government has used an array of farm programs to provide a “safety net” for American agriculture. Farm programs have used price supports, disaster payments, income supports, direct payments, and supply management to provide a safety net for particular markets...

The Agricultural and Food Policy Center’s (AFPC) primary purpose is to analyze the economic and financial impacts of alternative government policies on U.S. farming and ranching operations. This is accomplished through the maintenance of data necessary to simulate the economic and financial...