How does the cost of anything in a free market go down when there is a decrease in supply ? I think this is more socialist spin than reality.
Actually, the purpose of most agricultural subsidies (other than to purchase favor with constituents) is to keep the price of commodities high, not low.
free market?? The Government controls the cost of grain, beef,pork,lamb. They keep the cost down so you have cheaper food. This is a fact.