As geopolitical tensions ripple across continents, Canada finds itself increasingly impacted by events well beyond its borders—from a shifting U.S. foreign policy to renewed conflict in South Asia. In this episode of Frontlines, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney and Jacob Shapiro, director of research at Bespoke Group, unpack how current global events are reshaping Canadian trade, politics,... Read More
Year: 2025
While early seeding often gets the spotlight in spring wheat production, later seeding can bring its own set of strategic advantages—especially when the weather throws a wrench in early plans. In this episode of RealAgriculture's Wheat School, Rory Cranston, technical strategy lead at Bayer, joins Amber Bell to dig into the practical considerations of delayed... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire, brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Emery Huszka of Lambton, Ont.; Josh Boersen of Gadshill, Ont.; Simon Ellis of Wawanesa, Man.; and, Jesse Meyer of Woking, Alta. Also hear from Linda Hinz,... Read More
As land values soar and tax bills loom, Canadian farm families face a pivotal question: are they leaving a legacy — or a liability when it comes to the farm business continuing? In this second interview with RealAg's Shaun Haney, Derryn Shrosbree, CEO and founder of 33seven, outlines the urgency and opportunity in continuity planning... Read More
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has acquired a deep-water bulk marine export terminal at Quebec City from Societe En Commandite Terminal Grains. The terminal has been operated by Sollio Agriculture since 2021. Located in a key eastern shipping corridor, and at the Port of Quebec, the Quebec City terminal is a highly efficient facility that... Read More
While political headlines continue to stir tariff concerns, ag markets may be entering a more grounded phase. Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research joined Shaun Haney to discuss how commodity markets—especially in Canada—are navigating current pressures. “Markets are kind of, maybe in a bit of a period of wishful thinking, or hoping all of this... Read More
Inoculant and biologicals manufacturer XiteBio Technologies is offering a new formulation of its SoyRhizo inoculant that the company says delivers application flexibility without compromising quality. XiteBio U.S. sales manager Doug Tigges says the key feature of the new SoyRhizo XV product is a reduced rate application. That benefits growers and seed dealers because "a lot... Read More
The polls didn’t lie—at least not the ones from Abacus Data. But while the overall results may have fallen within the expected margin, the 2025 federal election revealed deep and persistent divides in Canada’s political geography and voter demographics. In this one-on-one interview with RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney, David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, breaks down... Read More
CANTERRA SEEDS has announced the acquisition of Alliance Seed, a pedigreed seed business previously owned by Paterson Grain. This acquisition supports CANTERRA SEEDS’s goal of expanding its footprint in the pedigreed seed market, the company says, by bringing high-performing, proven varieties such as CDC Endure milling oats and AAC Leroy VB CWRS wheat to more... Read More
Former federal agriculture minister Charlie Mayer has passed away. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, Mayer moved to Manitoba to farm in the 1960s, raising Simmental cattle, potatoes, grain, and three daughters. He served as president of the Manitoba Beef Growers Association prior to being elected as the Progressive Conservative MP for the Manitoba riding of... Read More