Every growing season is marked by wins and losses, weather events, and production highs or lows. The 2025 cropping season is fully underway across Canada, and the challenges faced in each region are unique and at times opposite. For example, parts of Quebec have been too wet to get much in the ground, but areas… Read More
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There’s a reason it’s called the yellow death: stripe rust can spread quickly and kill off huge sections of a wheat field. Even after an effective fungicide application, the yellowing will continue to expand for a few days while the product takes effect. It’s this aggressive spread pattern that has Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson warning… Read More
In a recent conversation, key agricultural issues were discussed, focusing on the relationship with Minister MacDonald and priorities for the sector. The speaker expressed optimism about working with the new minister, emphasizing the need for a strong advocate for farmers at the cabinet table. Key topics included the cost of doing business, regulatory red tape,… Read More
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Another one of the world’s largest agricultural equipment manufacturers says it’s halting some shipments due to the uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration’s tariffs. AGCO says finished equipment built for the U.S. market at production facilities outside the U.S. will be temporarily held outside the country, in an April 8 statement. The company says the… Read More
Railways have long been essential to moving Canadian grain to port and on to global markets, but they also have limitations. With constrained capacity and frequent disruptions in recent years, Canadian grain handlers have been seeking alternatives. Last week, Westlock Terminals held the grand opening of its new dry port terminal. CEO Clifford Bell was… Read More
CN Rail and approximately 6,000 employees who are members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference have a new three-year collective agreement coming out of the labour dispute that saw both of Canada’s major railways shutdown in August 2024. Arbitrator William Kaplan announced its decision on April 7 regarding the terms of the new deal for… Read More
Ryan and Romy Schill, of Circle R Livestock and Revolution Wool Co., have been named Ontario’s Outstanding Young Farmers for 2025. Based near Wallenstein, Ont., Ryan and Romy raise about 700 ewes consisting of purebred Dorset ewes, Dorset-Rideau crosses and maternal crosses in a housed system. The Schills manage the flock through an accelerated lambing… Read More
Planning for the growing season isn’t just about seed choices and fertilizer rates — penciling in and choosing crop protection products is crucial to protecting yield and quality. That said, just because a product is approved for use doesn’t automatically mean farmers have the all-clear to use it, depending on the crop’s destination. Greg Bartley,… Read More
Ag in the Classroom Canada has a new leader at the helm, and she’s hitting the ground running. Denise Schmidt, a well-known name in Canada’s agriculture industry with a strong background in the seed sector, has been announced as the new executive director for the national organization. Speaking with RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney, Schmidt shares… Read More