Specialty Crops: 2008 Farm Bill Issues

Rawson, Jean M.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Agriculture;    Agricultural productivity;    Plant protection;   

RP-ID  :  RL33520
RP-ID  :  RL33520_2008Jun19

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses the provisions for specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops) in the 2008 farm bill (P.L. 110-246, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act). Specialty crops are not eligible for direct support under USDA's farm commodity price and income support programs. Federal policies on trade, conservation, credit, marketing programs, domestic food assistance, and research also all affect the specialty crop sector.