You're probably right about my knowledge of farming. OTOH, is it not also true that farm subsidies have the effect of driving down prices and making it more difficult to make a profit on what you do produce?
Yes, yes, as I stated--"It has always been government policy to keep food cheap, hence the prime reason for subsidies in a vary volatile industry. Abscent controls and subsidies, think about food prices doubling and shortages occurring. Not a pleasant prospect."
I don't want to go overboard with pessimism, because during harvest time it is very rewarding to fill semis with food for a hungry world. It provides a real sense of accomplishment.