Most farmers support the concept of a balanced federal budget However, the Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) already passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and recently rejected by the Senate, could have far more impact on farmers than the Farm Bill itself.

Willi Meyers is known to many of our readers as Professor of Economics, Associate Director of CARD, a net Co-Director of FAPRl at Iowa State University (ISU) since 1985.

One of the more intriguing alternatives under consideration for the 1995 farm bill is the "Iowa Plan.'' This idea originated with a group oflowa's farm and commodity organizations.

The current CRP debate has forced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make some statements about the future of the CRP.

The December l USDA Hogs and Pigs report, released December 29, signaled a return to profitability in Iowa's hog industry, but also had rather serious implications for Iowa$ hog industry over the long run.