Editorial: We have to rethink farm subsidies before they do more damage
The autumn harvest is underway in Illinois, and it’s a juicy one despite the otherwise lousy year. Corn and soybeans matured early, yields are mostly abundant and prices stand at the third-highest level ever, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department. Add to that a bumper crop of subsidy checks from the federal government, and Illinois farmers will be enjoying some of their highest incomes ...
by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune
Oct 19, 2021
3 minutes
The autumn harvest is underway in Illinois, and it’s a juicy one despite the otherwise lousy year.
Corn and soybeans matured early, yields are mostly abundant and prices stand at the third-highest level ever, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department.
Add to that a bumper crop of subsidy checks from the federal government, and Illinois farmers will be enjoying some of their highest incomes in years.
Yes, even in good times, Uncle Sam subsidizes agriculture.
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