The unknown and uncertainty of trade tariffs is worse than the tariffs themselves says Todd Hirsch of Todd Hirsch Consulting, which is why the past two weeks has been so difficult to navigate. In this discussion from Crops Convention at Edmonton, Alta., Hirsch and Shaun Haney discuss several economic factors at play, including: The role... Read More
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Massey Ferguson says its new Hesston double small square baler is a perfect fit for farmers facing labour shortages and tight harvest windows. With the MF SB.1436DB small square baler, farmers can now produce two rows of bales per field pass. In this report from Commodity Classic at Denver, Colorado, Jessica Williamson, Massey's hay and... Read More
Several Canadian cabinet ministers announced a series of initial measures aimed at providing support to businesses and workers affected by U.S. tariffs on Friday. Ministers Dominic LeBlanc, Steven MacKinnon, Mary Ng, Rechie Valdez, and Lawrence MacAulay announced federal commitments worth over $6.5 billion. The list includes $1 billion in additional financing through Farm Credit Canada... Read More
If you're looking for a cheerful update on Canada-U.S. relations, this isn't it — but this is an incredibly important conversation to follow, regardless. Paul Wells, author and political commentator, has a strong message for Canadians: our relationship with the U.S. is forever changed by this second Trump presidency; trust has been broken, and whatever... Read More
The Canada Border Services Agency has launched an investigation into alleged dumping and subsidizing of renewable diesel from the U.S. into the Canadian market. The CBSA announced the investigation on March 6th, following a complaint filed last year by Calgary, Alta.-based Tidewater Renewables Ltd. The agency says it will investigate whether renewable diesel from the... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Corteva Biologicals! Guest host Lyndsey Smith checks in with: Bruce Hill of Kinburn, Ont.; Brett Israel of Mapleton, Ont.; Gunter Jochum of St. Francois Xavier, Man.; and, Jeff Nonay of Edmonton, Alta. Also hear from Corteva Biologicals' Tammy... Read More
Long-time University of Guelph’s faculty member Dr. John Cranfield has been named the new dean of the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC). Cranfield has been leading the college as interim and acting dean since July, 2023 and now begins a the five-year appointment. As dean, his focus will be to elevate OAC’s local strength, national leadership,... Read More
A bountiful harvest in the fall is great for a growers pocketbook, but it can also lead to an increase of straw residue that needs to be dealt with come spring. In response to this need, Schulte has released the Soilstar DHX series of harrows that come in 36-foot (DHX 360) and 60-foot (DHX 600)... Read More
United States' President Trump has walked back tariffs on a chunk of Canadian and Mexican exports, citing concerns voiced by the auto sector as the reason for pausing the 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on imports from the two countries. News that Mexico would receive about a one-month exemption on tariffs was announced via Trump's... Read More
New trait technology from Bayer Crop Science will allow growers to use five herbicide actives in soybean crops. The company says its Vyconic soybeans represents a "leap forward" in weed control, bringing greater management options and flexibility to farmers' fields. The new trait technology will be the first in the industry to offer tolerance to... Read More