Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Jan 16, 2012) -- In a series of addresses to North Dakota agriculture leaders Monday, (Jan 16, 2012) Senator Kent Conrad laid out a strategy for the development of a new Farm Bill. MORE BELOW VIDEO STORY



In remarks at both the Precision Agriculture Summit hosted by the Red River Valley Research Corridor and the North Dakota Farmers Union in Jamestown and NDSU’s Crop Insurance Conference, Senator Conrad called the latest Farm Bill negotiations some of the most challenging – and critical - of his career.

Senator Conrad said, “The number one message that I’ve have heard from producers thus far is that we need to maintain a strong crop insurance program,” Senator Conrad said. “The new program I’m proposing will compliment crop insurance, without duplicating or undermining it, by providing some protection from shallow losses that crop insurance typically does not cover.”

Senator Conrad co-authored the 2002 and 2008 Farm Bills, both of which are considered the most beneficial pieces of agriculture legislation ever for the state of North Dakota.

Several nationally recognized agriculture experts joined Senator Conrad. The Summit explored latest innovations, research, trends, technology applications and demonstrations for successful implementation in precision agriculture. Attendees also learned about the needs of farmers, industry, consultants and academia to continue the innovation forward.
Tuesday events features demonstrations for producers on how to put things in place.

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