Tanner Stewart Farm Bill Timeline

By tanstew
  • Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

    Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)

    The Agriculture Adjustment Act was passed by President Roosevelt. Roosevelt wanted to limit crop production, reduce stock numbers, refinance mortgages so loans were more affordable to struggling farmers.
  • Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938

    Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938

    The AAA of 1938 was passed to boost agricultural prices by reducing surplus. The government would pay farmers to not plant their field and bought livestock for slaughter.

  • Agricultural Act of 1954

    The Agricultural Act of 1954 authorized a Commodity Credit Corporation reserve for foreign and domestic relief.
  • Food Security Act of 1985

    Food Security Act of 1985

    The Food Security Act of 1985 allowed commodity price and income support programs. The bill also gave the USDA Discretion to require cross-compliance for wheat and feed grains.
  • Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018

    Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018

    The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, was signed into legislation by Donald Trump. The bill's goal is to provide reform and the continuation of agriculture. The bill allows the USDA to serve rural America, create jobs, and provide safety for Americans in need. The bill also adds on to the Forestry title from the 2014 farm bill.