The "farm problem" has many roots, but one of its most important is the fact that in the 20th century American agricultural production and efficiency gains have shifted our agricultural supply curve to the right by a much greater extent than the demand curve for agricultural products has shifted to the right.

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The "farm problem" refers to the economic difficulties faced by farmers, primarily due to the fact that increases in agricultural production and efficiency (shifting the supply curve to the right) have outpaced the increase in demand for agricultural products. This imbalance leads to lower prices and reduced income for farmers.

The "Farm Problem" Has Many Roots, but One of Its