U.S. farm bills, the mechanism used to support and subsidize American farmers, have annoyed Canadian farmers for decades. They say the subsidies give U.S. producers a competitive advantage and encourage surplus grain production that weakens market prices. American politicians drafting a new five- to six-year plan are split between those who want only minor changes and those desiring major reform.
The Western Producer’s Ed White examines the issues at play in what could be the most contentious farm bill debate ever.
