Welcome, and thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio! Host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Gerrit Herrema of Uxbridge, Ont.; Chris Bauer of Lake Lenore of Sask.; John Guelly of Westlock, Alta.; Warren McCutcheon of Carman, Man.; and, Rebecca-Jo Cellini, Pioneer Seeds Canada agronomist out of Rockwood, Ont. Thoughts on... Read More
Year: 2025
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced updates to its FCC Transition Loan to facilitate the transfer of farm business assets between both buyers and sellers. The new terms allow disbursements to the seller over a period that extends to 10 years. The loan is available for farms, agribusiness or food businesses going through changes in... Read More
Managers of Ontario's community pastures will soon have access to funding to improve pastures, protect sensitive areas, and better control runoff through the announced Community Pastures Initiative. Funded through the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) under Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), up to $5 million will be available for eligible community pastures to adopt best... Read More
BASF is set to launch its Brassica juncea-based line of Invigor hybrid canola in parts of the U.S. in 2027 and 2029. A Canadian launch is being eyed for 2030 or later. The InVigor Gold lineup is expected to be offered with LibertyLink herbicide tolerance, pod shatter resistance and blackleg disease resistance, combined with improved... Read More
What does it really mean to “scale” a farm business? In this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, Shaun Haney is joined by Evan Shout, president of Maverick Ag and co-founder of Farmer Coach, to explore the many shapes growth can take and discuss why more land isn’t always the answer. From managing... Read More
Michael Grunwald didn’t set out to write about agriculture. But after two decades of reporting on environmental policy, the veteran journalist realized the sector’s massive impact on the environment, and his own equally large knowledge gap about farming. His journey to better understand food production resulted in his new book, We Are Eating the Earth,... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio, broadcasting from Great Falls, Montana, and brought to you by BASF and the launch of Invigor Gold! On today’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Bryan Perry of BASF U.S. seeds and traits; Hugo Borsari of BASF seeds and traits North America; Krista... Read More
Frustrated by a decade of unfulfilled promises about Canadian agriculture’s potential, Anthony Parker, commissioner of Plant Breeders’ Rights at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, is calling for bold action from Canada's agriculture sector. “It’s time to make hay,” Parker tells Shaun Haney in this RealAgriculture interview. “It’s not time to start looking at the forecast... Read More
Hilton Foods Canada is set to build a $192 million food processing and distribution facility at Brantford, creating 150 new jobs. This will be the first North American facility for the company. The Government of Ontario is supporting Hilton Foods’ expansion with $1.5 million grant from the Southwestern Ontario Development Fund. The company will build... Read More
In episode 32 of The Truth About Ag podcast, we’re joined by Todd Andries, newly minted chief operating officer of Maverick Ag and a long-time leader in ag finance. With more than 25 years in the financial industry and roots in his family’s 2,600-acre farm, Todd brings a blend of boardroom insight and boots-on-the-ground understanding.... Read More