GrainFox has announced the acquisition of Kostal Ag Consulting, an agricultural market analysis and consulting firm founded by Greg Kostal. GrainFox says this move shows their commitment to enhancing market research, insights, and digital farm wealth tools for producers and agricultural professionals across North America. Greg Kostal, founder of Kostal Ag Consulting, will join GrainFox… Read More
Category: News
The Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) is offering seven, $2,500 scholarships to student entering or pursuing an agricultural related program at a Canadian college, university or apprenticeship (trade) institution. “Canadian agriculture needs more passionate people to address the challenges of tomorrow, ” says Becky Parker, chair of the CABEF board of directors. “We are proud… Read More
Grain Growers of Canada has announced the election of a completely new executive to lead the national grain producer organization. Tara Sawyer, a grain farmer from Acme, Alberta and chair of Alberta Grains, has been elected chair of GGC — the first female to hold the role. Joining her is Scott Hepworth, a grain farmer… Read More
There are no shortage of issues when it comes to agricultural policy in Canada, and advocacy is important to ensure that farmers’ voices are heard. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) held its AGM last week and welcomes new president Bill Prybylski. In this interview with RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney, Prybylski says he’s really looking… Read More
Unifor, the union representing approximately 3,300 employees at CN in Canada, and CN Rail have announced a tentative, four-year collective agreement. Unifor members provide mechanical, clerical, and intermodal functions for the railway. No details of the tentative agreement will be released publicly until the agreement is ratified. The current collective agreement with Unifor expires on… Read More
When 2024 started, the RealAg Issues panel referred to some big political decisions that would be made prior to the next review or negotiation of the CUSMA/USMCA trade deal. On the horizon was Mexico’s national election; the U.S. was set to head to the polls in early November, and it was anyone’s guess if Justin… Read More
There has been a lot of buzz on social media recently regarding Canada allowing the use of 3-NOP in cattle feed. 3-NOP is an additive that is used in cattle to reduce methane emissions and has been approved for use in Europe, Australia, the United States, and most recently in Canada in January of this… Read More
The grain market doldrums aren’t a demand problem, but a production problem — but that production success is cold comfort for farmers looking for a bump in crop prices to reward those extra bushels, says Jody Lawrence, founder of Strategic Trading Advisors. Farmers are and should be very proud of the great work they’ve done… Read More
Canola futures rallied on Thursday after Statistics Canada reported a smaller-than-expected estimate for 2024 production. In its final crop estimates for the year, published Dec. 5, the agency pegged the canola crop at 17.8 million tonnes — down 7 per cent from 2023, but more significantly, well below the average pre-report trade estimate of around… Read More
With over 80 per cent of the population in North America living in urban centers, it is not surprising that there is a disconnect between people and the origins of the food that they are consuming. Surveys have shown that while there is a very high level of trust for farmers, only one person in… Read More