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Farm Programs: Analysis of Options for Targeting Payments and Crop Loans

RCED-87-144 Published: Sep 10, 1987. Publicly Released: Sep 10, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO examined the various options for targeting farm price and income stabilization programs, including: (1) redistributing payments from financially sound to financially stressed farmers; (2) lowering the statutory payment limit; and (3) limiting crop loans.

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Agricultural policiesAgricultural productionAgricultural programsCost controlDirect loansFarm income stabilization programsFarm subsidiesLoan repaymentsProgram evaluationGrain and grain products