SeCan has announced the addition of Nick Cowan to its team as marketing representative for southwestern Ontario, covering the Niagara–Windsor corridor. He will play a role in supporting SeCan’s retail partners and members across Ontario’s soybean and winter wheat markets. Cowan joins SeCan after more than 30 years with Syngenta/NK Seeds, where he held various... Read More
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Making high-quality milk and milk replacer easily available to calves is a key to future production for dairy farmers. "Calves are the most important and the best investment for the future, because they end up as a dairy cow," says Manuel Schieritz, sales director for Urban, the Germany-based calf feeding mixer manufacturer. The company was... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Chuck Penner, Leftfield Commodity Research on the seasonality trends in the markets; David Coletto, Abacus Data on the election results; A discussion from the latest Mind Your Farm Business podcast on how do you teach your kids... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture, and Stuart Person of MNP. They discuss a number of topics including: The federal election results; U.S. trade war including 2,4-D imports; and, AgriStability impact. Don’t miss the exclusive podcast... Read More
As geopolitical tensions ripple across continents, Canada finds itself increasingly impacted by events well beyond its borders—from a shifting U.S. foreign policy to renewed conflict in South Asia. In this episode of Frontlines, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney and Jacob Shapiro, director of research at Bespoke Group, unpack how current global events are reshaping Canadian trade, politics,... Read More
While early seeding often gets the spotlight in spring wheat production, later seeding can bring its own set of strategic advantages—especially when the weather throws a wrench in early plans. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Wheat School, Rory Cranston, technical strategy lead at Bayer, joins Amber Bell to dig into the practical considerations of delayed... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Emery Huszka of Lambton, Ont.; Josh Boersen of Gadshill, Ont.; Simon Ellis of Wawanesa, Man.; and, Jesse Meyer of Woking, Alta. Also hear from Linda Hinz,... Read More
As land values soar and tax bills loom, Canadian farm families face a pivotal question: are they leaving a legacy — or a liability when it comes to the farm business continuing? In this second interview with RealAg's Shaun Haney, Derryn Shrosbree, CEO and founder of 33seven, outlines the urgency and opportunity in continuity planning... Read More
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has acquired a deep-water bulk marine export terminal at Quebec City from Societe En Commandite Terminal Grains. The terminal has been operated by Sollio Agriculture since 2021. Located in a key eastern shipping corridor, and at the Port of Quebec, the Quebec City terminal is a highly efficient facility that... Read More
While political headlines continue to stir tariff concerns, ag markets may be entering a more grounded phase. Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research joined Shaun Haney to discuss how commodity markets—especially in Canada—are navigating current pressures. “Markets are kind of, maybe in a bit of a period of wishful thinking, or hoping all of this... Read More