Source: CAROLINA-VIRGINA FARMER, 7/26/11

The fact that farmers receive payments even during periods of high farm profits tends to be the strongest and most consistent criticism of the fixed direct payment program. This implied desire to reduce the inefficiency of the agricultural safety net can help to guide additional changes to Commodity Title programs, which University of Illinois Ag Policy Specialist Nick Paulson says could help reduce farm program costs while providing more timely support.

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