fedgazette October 1999 | The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

An analysis of the current crisis in agriculture

Farming the government
Far from abandoning farmers, government policy stumbles into the new ag economy, helping some but not others
Saving the family farm, but from what?
Not your father's farm recession
Although conditions are worsening, farm economy still relatively healthy compared to the 1980s
Whistling Dixie?
Despite tough times for many, some farmers finding good times

Noninterest income: A potential for profits, risk reduction and some exaggerated claims
Banks are earning more money from nontraditional sources; the implications for the financial services industry

Working Wage: The minimum wage needs another boost
Amid calls in Congress for an increase in the minimum wage, the fedgazette presents two opposing views, an editorial from the Minneapolis StarTribune in favor of such a raise and an editorial from a Minneapolis Fed economist in opposition.
Minimum wage as price support
Amid calls in Congress for an increase in the minimum wage, the fedgazette presents two opposing views, an editorial from the Minneapolis StarTribune in favor of such a raise and an editorial from a Minneapolis Fed economist in opposition.