Background Papers on Various Farm Bill Topics:

This section provides additional background papers developed by USDA, the Congressional Research Service and others that may be useful for those interested in a more in-depth look at various programs and  ideas.

• 2014 Farm Bill Highlights
  A two page overview published by the Congressional Research Service in March, 2014 that highlights the Farm Bill at a very high level.
• 2014 Farm Bill Senate Ag Committee Overview
  A summary of the 2014 Farm Bill prepared by Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Stabenow's staff shortly after passage of the bill provides an overview of each title of the bill.
• Report on Farm Bill and WTO Compliance
  A report published by the Congressional Research Service in April, 2015 that looks at the 2014 Farm Bill and its compliance with World Trade Organization obligations.
• Report on assistance to producers of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops
  A report published by the Congressional Research Service in July, 2014 that lays out more than 30 programs providing assistance to producers of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops.
• Report on Federal peanut program
  A report published by the Congressional Research Service in August, 2015 that looks at the Federal peanut program.
• Ag credit programs and ag credit conditions
  A report published by the Congressional Research Service in April, 2016 that looks at various ag credit programs and ag credit conditions as of April 2016.
• Farm safety net programs
  A report published by the Congressional Research Service in August, 2015 outlining the farm safety net programs in the Farm Bill.
• USDA's Actively Engaged in Farming (AEF) Requirement