Number: RL30847
Title: Agriculture: Previewing the 2002 Farm Bill
Authors: Agriculture and Food Supply Section, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: The 107th Congress will consider major farm and food legislation, commonly called "the farm bill." The scope and direction of a new farm bill will be determined by a number of contributing factors, including financial conditions in the agricultural economy, the federal budget, and international trade developments, among others. Among the thorniest issues will be future farm income and commodity price support.
Pages: 27
Date: Updated April 9, 2001