In a story that you thought might never come to a close, the US Farm Bill has finally moved closer to becoming passed legislation. This week Shaun Haney caught up to Chris Clayton, Ag Policy Analyst, DTN to discuss the US Farm bill and what it means for US farmers, in terms of crop insurance and COOL.
Shaun Haney
Shaun Haney
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. @shaunhaney
FarmTech (view all)Season 4 (2014) Episode 4
Episodes:
- 1Take a Tour of the FarmTech App
- 2FarmTech Wrap Up: Relentless Optimism, Choose Your Own Adventure Sessions & the Rick's Surprising Use of Technology
- 3Harrington Seed Destructor Canada-Bound for 2014
- 4Chris Clayton of DTN Discusses the Passing of the US Farm Bill
- 5Gluten's Unfortunate Reputation — Is it Really Bad for You?
- 6Why I Love Farming: Corey MacQuarrie of New Brunswick Young Farmers Forum
- 7Under the Microscope: Harvest Conditions Weigh on Late Winter Germination Rates
- 8Talking to Farmers: Spraying with Ease, the Seed Destructor & Agvocacy
- 9What are the Grain Growers of Canada Up To? An Interview with President Gary Stanford
- 10TechTour: Driving Marketing Decisions with Know-Risk Software
- 11Show Your Love for Your Family by Visting the Man Van
- 12TechTour: Telematics on the Farm — Managing time, farm labour & more
- 13A FarmTech '15 Preview — Generational Differences, Australian Experiences, Improv & Interaction
- 14A FarmTech '15 Preview: All About the Bees
Categories: Ag Policy / Eastern Canada / FarmTech / Tradeshows & Events / United States / Western Canada
Shaun Haney
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. @shaunhaneyTrending
Cattle sector gets two-year reprieve from transport regulation enforcement
Full details are still in the works, but it appears that the cattle industry — dairy included — will get a two-year delay on enforcement of new transport regulations set to come into force in early February. The federal minister of agriculture, Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced at a parliamentary reception this week that the grace period…Read more »