Things are about to change for the American farmer. Some say the World Trade Organization’s new landmark agreement signals the end of subsidies and the death of the small U.S. farmer. Others say this is a trade breakthrough that will open all sorts of markets to U.S. crops, and that bailouts are a waste of money.

But as crop prices continue to fall, and as the global market gets increasingly competitive, many critics say it is all but impossible for the small U.S. farmer to stay afloat without a helping hand.

Guests:

Chuck Hassebrook, executive director, The Center for Rural Affairs

Mary Kay Thatcher, public policy director, American Farm Bureau

George Naylor, Iowa farmer.