What direction should U.S. farm spending take?

According to a study by Oklahoma State University, most professional economists favour eliminating agricultural subsidies. Farm groups, however, like the status quo and environmental groups have their own view. President Obama wants to cut direct payments to “corporate megafarms” with more than $500,000 in annual sales. But nobody really asks taxpayers how they would prioritize spending at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Better Farming - March 2011