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One reason for this is that corn subsidies have created an excess supply of corn-based food derivatives (e.g. corn syrup) for years, driving down costs and crea
by joshuamcginnis 6y ago
One reason for this is that corn subsidies have created an excess supply of corn-based food derivatives (e.g. corn syrup) for years, driving down costs and creating an incentive to use cheap corn-based ingredients across the entire food supply.
- JMTQp8lwXL 6y agoFarming subsidies were originally created in the aftermath of the Great Depression. While they have their place, we probably over-subsidize today. Given the choices of widespread obesity or widespread starvation, I'd choose the former.