Welcome to RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney! In today’s edition, the Friday Issues Panel has convened to talk about popular politicians, the Alberta referendum questions on Monday, what makes a beautiful balance sheet, and what might happen with Monette land sales. 00:00 - Coming up… 02:34 - RealAg Issues panel talks too much... Read More
Year: 2026
The deadline for bids on pieces of one of the largest farmland portfolios in North American history closed Thursday, marking the next step in the court-supervised restructuring of Monette Farms. The Monette group of companies - one of North America’s largest farming operations - entered creditor protection in April, owing more than $900 million to... Read More
Farmers entered the autumn with high expectations, but a lengthy 10-month rally and harvest delays are raising crucial questions about grain market momentum. In this RealAg Markets discussion with Shaun Haney, Brian Voth, president of IntelliFarm, digs into whether the current market setup resembles the steep drop of 2012 or the continued upside of 2020.... Read More
The Alberta Grains Board of Directors has decided to discontinue the FarmCash operation after a thorough review of their strategic direction. It will be transitioned out starting October 15, 2026, and finalized in 2027. FarmCash is the name given to the administration of the federally-funded Advance Payments Program. Existing FarmCash producers will receive direct communication... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s show, your host Shaun Haney is joined by Jeff Harrison of Quinte West, Ontario; Robert Brunel of Ste. Rose, Manitoba; Lee Markert of Vulcan, Alberta; Matt Enns of Rosthern, Saskatchewan; and Pioneer agronomist Chris... Read More
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has begun construction of two new grain storage silos at its terminal at the Port of Quebec after receiving the necessary authorizations from the Quebec Port Authority. The project marks another milestone in P&H’s continued investment in Canadian agricultural infrastructure and reinforces the important role the Quebec terminal plays within... Read More
Fendt is going bigger with its Momentum planter lineup, introducing an 80-foot model designed to help large-scale growers cover more acres during tight spring planting windows while maintaining seed placement accuracy and managing soil compaction. At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin caught up with Jason Lee, senior marketing manager, planters,... Read More
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly today announced $50 million for the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) through the Strategic Response Fund (SRF) and Canada’s National Food Security Strategy. CFIN is an industry-led not-for-profit that helps food and beverage companies access the expertise, partners and technologies they need to innovate and grow. Calling it Food 4.0, this... Read More
Navigating career transitions, business expansion, and farm management requires a willingness to adapt, ask questions, and embrace continuous learning. While scaling an operation or taking on multiple entrepreneurial roles can present significant logistical and financial challenges, viewing unexpected hurdles as learning opportunities can help producers build resilient, flexible agribusinesses. In this episode of the How... Read More
The Wheat Growers Association has announced a leadership transition, naming Kaitlyn Kitzan as its new executive director following the departure of Darcy Pawlik. Kitzan, who previously served as the association’s board treasurer and secretary, is taking the helm alongside her team at Kitzan Strategic Solutions (KSS). Kitzan will guide strategy and serve as executive director... Read More