It's hard to believe that an Ontario provincial election could get pushed to the back burner on the political stove, but that is the case as voters focus on the heat generated by daily Trump tariff tirades and who might be Canada's next prime minister, replacing Justin Trudeau. Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for the... Read More
Year: 2025
On Tuesday, I headed to downtown Ottawa, just a stone's throw from our Parliament buildings to take in Farm Credit Canada's Future of Food event. Held in conjunction with Canada's Ag Day, the conference is one I always look forward to. It brings together hundreds of people from within and from outside the farm and... Read More
With numerous challenges facing Canadian agriculture and tariffs being a major concern, Justine Hendricks, president and CEO of Farm Credit Canada (FCC), says that it is important to stay focused on what FCC is calling a "generational opportunity" through collaboration and doubling down on investments and innovations that increase productivity. In this interview with RealAgriculture's... Read More
A high-quality wheat crop starts before the seed is even planted, by choosing the best seed lot possible. A seed with excellent germination, strong vigour, and freedom from and protection against key pathogens is more likely to achieve strong emergence and a healthy plant establishment. This year's seed quality reflects the growing conditions of the... Read More
Brooke Rollins was sworn in as the United States' Secretary of Agriculture on Thursday following a 72 to 28 confirmation vote in the U.S. Senate. “It is the honour of a lifetime to serve as the nation’s thirty-third Secretary of Agriculture — and a privilege beyond description to have the trust of President Donald J.... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Corteva Biologicals! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Mark Huston of Chatham-Kent, Ont.; Scott Douglas of Leamington, Ont.; Corey Loessin of Radisson, Sask.; and, Scott Keller of New Norway, Alta. Also hear from Corteva Biologicals product... Read More
The advancement of technology has been a game changer when it comes to the ability to communicate, shop, pay for goods and services, and even farm. From internet access to GPS-equipped tractors and combines, online connectivity has made many tasks easier. There can be risks associated with being online, however simple steps can help enhance... Read More
Farm machinery sales continued to struggle in January as tariff threats and uncertainty surrounding farm support programs brought more bad news for sales of tractors and combines. According to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), during the first month of 2025, U.S. sales of ag tractors dropped 15.8 per cent, while sales... Read More
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times — that pretty much tells the tale of the 2024 edible bean season in the Ontario and Manitoba growing areas. With a cool, windy spring, Manitoba Ag pulse and soybean specialist Dennis Lange says he never expected to see record edible crops in... Read More
Todd Lewis is in Ottawa this week getting well acquainted with the ins and outs of how the Senate of Canada runs. The Saskatchewan farmer officially became a senator last Friday, and is ready to dive into representing his province and his industry in the red chamber. Lewis said the entire process happened very quickly... Read More