Al Mussell

An agricultural economist is among several in the industry who say the decline in grain and oilseed commodity prices is linked to the U.S. financial crisis.

There were some tense moments but by the end of last month, U.S. politicians had essentially given the green light to their massive Farm Bill – overriding their president’s decision to veto the law. And as the dust settles, two industry analysts on this side of the border confirm its contents could have a profound effect on Canadian producers.