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BL
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659967
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| Main Entry
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Hallberg, M. C., (Milton C.)
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| Title & Author
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Economic trends in US agriculture and food systems since World War II /\ Milton C. Hallberg.
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| Edition Statement
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1st ed.
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| Publication Statement
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Ames :: Iowa State University Press,, 2001.
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ix, 179 p. :: ill. ;; 27 cm.
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| ISBN
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0813828457 (alk. paper)
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: 9780813828459 (alk. paper)
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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1. Introduction -- 2. Agriculture's Importance in the National Economy and Political Climate -- 3. Farm Numbers and Sizes -- 4. Farm Family Income and Wealth -- 5. Farm Ownership, Tenancy, and Type -- 6. Resource Use in Agriculture -- 7. Farm Assets and Farm Debt -- 8. Prices: Received, Paid, and Variability -- 9. Agricultural Productivity and Its Implications for Farmers -- 10. Agricultural Exports and Imports -- 11. Total and Government Stocks of Agricultural Commodities -- 12. Government Support for Farmers -- 13. Agricultural Cooperatives -- 14. Domestic Consumption of Food Products and Food Marketing Costs -- 15. Food-Processing, Wholesaling, and Retailing Industries -- 16. Summary.
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Agriculture-- Economic aspects-- United States-- History.
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Farm ownership-- United States-- History.
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Food prices-- United States-- History.
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Food industry and trade-- United States-- History.
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| LC Classification
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HD1761.H3529 2001
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