This report summarizes the 18 titles of the Food Security Act of 1985 and compares it with previous legislation where applicable. It describes the act's provisions for dairy; wool and mohair; wheat; feed grains; cotton; rice; peanuts; soybeans; sugar; other general commodity provisions; trade; conservation; credit; agricultural research, extension, and teaching; food stamp and related programs; marketing; and related and miscellaneous matters. Title XVIII pertains to the general effective date. Appendixes include a chart of commodity program levels, crop years 1982-86; synposes of major agricultural legislation, 1933-86; a glossary of agricultural policy terms; selected references; and a summary of the Food Security Improvement Act of 1986. (YLB)