[tiki]

I don't know but I've called attention to it for years. Republicans, especially, love to put down America's farmers as "welfare farmers" who are paid not to grow things.

In the past there have been times when farmers were paid not to farm a portion of their acreage but that was in the ancient past. Some commodities are supported because of the unfair competition and TO PRESEVE THE CAPABILITY OF FEEDING OURSELVES. I've often pointed out that it is a matter of national security. When we lose the capability of feeding ourselves, they won't need bombs to kill us.

[mom4kittys]

So very obvious and true. Why can’t everyone see that?

[palmer]

In the past there have been times when farmers were paid not to farm a portion of their acreage but that was in the ancient past.

There are farmers being paid to not grow corn right now.