It's no secret that farmers are looking for more productivity for their farm machinery dollar. A key part of that farming formula is capacity, specifically larger equipment that can get more done in a day and help cover the big acres that many farmers are working across vast tracks of land. Saskatchewan-based Bourgault Industries has... Read More
Category: Ag Business
A trio of investors are bringing together several existing crop-handling facilities in Saskatchewan to launch a new pulse and specialty crop company. Harvest Grain Ltd., which already owns canaryseed processor Bornhorst Seeds Ltd. at St. Gregor in northeast Saskatchewan, says it has acquired full ownership of specialty crop handler Harvest Milling at Fillmore, in the... Read More
Matt Hooyer has been appointed product development lead for SeCan in eastern Canada. Hooyer brings extensive expertise to SeCan, including 13 years in product development and soybean breeding with Syngenta, where he worked on both food grade and traited soybeans. “We are thrilled to welcome Matt to the SeCan team” says SeCan general manager Jeff... Read More
As the calendar moves toward 2025, global pork producers, despite improving profitability, continue to face challenges from trade, disease and demand uncertainties. In its recent report on global pork markets, Rabobank says these questions as well as the potential impacts of political instability and La Niña further complicate a market that is currently experiencing a... Read More
Saskatchewan-based farm insurance company Global Ag Risk Solutions has been acquired by global insurance brokerage and financial services firm Hub International. Hub announced the acquisition on November 5. Based in Moose Jaw, Global Ag Risk Solutions (or GARS) offers innovative whole-farm, private insurance products to help farmers manage production costs and protect crop profit margins.... Read More
Kioti Tractor is boosting its commitment to the Canadian market with the opening of a new warehouse at Milton, Ont. The facility will increase Kioti's operational capacity, allowing the tractor maker to deliver enhanced support and service to dealers and customers across Canada, says a company release. "We value our Canadian customers and dealers and... Read More
2024 marked the launch of Pioneer seed brand's new Z-Series soybeans across North America, the fifth series the company has introduced in its 50 years of soybean breeding. Canadian growers had limited access to the new genetics, which the company promised would deliver agronomic advantages, better disease defence, and higher yields. In this report from... Read More
Renewable Industries Canada is asking the Canadian government to give ethanol a fair shake after a "retooled" Clean Fuels Fund (CFF) made ethanol and e-methanol producers ineligible for funding. In the September budget, the Liberals committed $776 million for a retooled CFF to drive production of renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and renewable natural gas,... Read More
Fewer Canadians believe Canada's food system is on the right track and consumers across the country are increasingly divided in their perception of the national food system. That's the key takeaway from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) 2024 Public Trust Research released this week at the organization's annual Public Trust Summit in Toronto.... Read More
If you, your farm, or your agri-business have a joint venture with a U.S.-based company, this interview is a must listen. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and specifically the beneficial ownership information (BOI) clause, came into effect at the beginning of 2024 and affected parties have until January 1, 2025 to comply or face stiff... Read More