Wasn't aware there was any major change, looks like they are shifting toward insurance rather than direct payment, but am I wrong that corn is still subsidized? Still in the educational thread so I think its all good. No, price subsides are gone completely on row crops (except cotton to my knowledge) Some may claim that they are still in place as there is a "subsidy program" for the crop insurance payments. I would argue that's not true since no money is actually paid out to farmers, but the base price if the ins. rated differently and the checks are actually cut to the insurance companies. Charles *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html