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.
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.
Heath MacDonald, MP from Prince Edward Island, is Canada's new minister of agriculture. MacDonald is among 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state named to Prime Minister Mark Carney's post-election cabinet on Tuesday. He represents the riding of Malpeque, which was previously held by Wayne Easter, who was involved in many agriculture files affecting farmers…
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