In talking to Glen Hodgson of the Conference Board of Canada at the International Livestock Congress, I felt somewhat better about the economy and the outlook through the next 12 months. Glen is the Chief Economist with the Conference Board of Canada which is Canada’s largest think tank. In this video, Glen comments on the global recession, the future of interest rates and the volatility of the currency market.
In 2008, I started RealAgriculture.com as a hobby that has turned into a dream come true. Getting a chance to see agriculture across Canada, talking to farmers involved in all facets of agriculture makes me a very lucky person. Along with writing for RealAgriculture.com, I also host RealAg Radio on Rural Radio 147 every weekday at 4:30pm est.
Saskatchewan's provincial agriculture minister is criticizing his federal counterpart's announcement of changes to the AgriStability business risk management program on the eve of the federal election campaign. Daryl Harrison tells RealAgriculture the federal government made the announcement "despite knowing they cannot unilaterally implement these changes, and that no changes can be made until after the…
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