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The Agriculture Adjustment Act of 1933 was the first farm bill and was part of the New Deal. The farm bill created programs to reduce surplus and raise crop prices. The goal was to achieve a fair exchange value for agricultural products. In the years to follow, price control would be the mail function of farm bills. -
The Agriculture Act of 1970 was introduced to protect purchases of fertilizers and feed supplies. It gave local authorities powers to sample from feed mills, farms, and retailers. Most sampling was carried out at mills by Trading Standards Officers. -
The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 affected sugar beet and sugar cane producers and processors. They wanted to make in-process sugar eligible for loans. One reason this act was put in place to cap the minimum payment requirement for sugar beat growers. -
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 was signed into legislation by Donald Trump. The formal description of this act is, "To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes." This act allows the USDA to serve rural America, create jobs, and provide a safety net for Americans in need. The coverage, payment limitations, and service fees for NAP changed when this act was signed.