Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) has announced it newly-elected executive, representing grain farmers across the country. Scott Hepworth, a grain farmer from Assiniboia, Sask., and director with the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, has been elected chair of GGC. With deep roots in prairie agriculture and a strong background in policy advocacy, Hepworth brings steady leadership... Read More
Year: 2025
The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) has let go of its field-based agronomy team as it implements a new five-year strategic framework. Multiple sources say the council's agronomy specialists were informed they had been terminated, effective immediately, on Wednesday, July 30th. For the last number of years, the council employed around eight agronomy specialists, each... Read More
New edible bean varieties have been making headlines in recent years. In 2022, Dynasty, a dark red kidney bean that delivers high yield, disease resistance, and adaptability was named Seed of the Year in Canada. Two years later, the variety was named the University of Guelph's 2024 Innovation of the Year. On this episode of... Read More
Welcome to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Brian Voth of IntelliFarm to provide an update on the commodity markets; Jason Deveau of OMAFA, on closed transfer systems for pesticides and how it can reduce exposure; and, Jane Underhill of J. Underhill Canadian Wool Agency on wool processing and... Read More
Commodity grain markets have slipped into a holding pattern in 2025, leaving many farmers waiting for a spark. After several years of volatility, IntelliFarm president Brian Voth says the past few months have been anything but exciting. “Everything else has literally just slid lower since February… there just hasn’t really been any good marketing opportunities... Read More
On this episode of Frontlines, host Shaun Haney and Jacob Shapiro of the Bespoke Group dig into the global power plays currently rippling through agriculture and commodity markets. From China’s political manoeuvring to the long game of trade wars, this episode is packed with context for anyone watching market signals. Here’s what you’ll hear: China’s... Read More
Australia has officially opened its market for fresh and frozen beef from Canada for the first time since BSE in 2003. The news, announced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on July 29, comes days after the U.S. regained market access to the Australian market. "Canadian beef farmers and ranchers are proud to produce the... Read More
This week, Peter "Wheat Pete" Johnson takes listeners from the tough realities of crop stress to the fun of agronomy problem-solving. From temperature swings in South Africa to drought and green snap at home, Pete stresses the importance of community and agronomic planning in a challenging season. Have a question you’d like Wheat Pete to... Read More
Welcome back to today’s edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Phospholutions! Today, host Shaun Haney is joined by author and speaker Tom Deans. Haney and Deans explore how clear communication, written plans, and a well-crafted will can preserve wealth and legacy in farm, ranch, and small business transitions. Deans discusses the obstacles standing... Read More
The Ontario government has appointed Brendan Byrne as the new chair of the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (OFPMC), effective July 29, 2025. He steps in to fill the role vacated by Amy Cronin, a poultry and hog producer from near Listowel, Ont., who has served as chair since 2020. The Ontario Farm Products Marketing... Read More