The Trump administration says it plans to put a 90-ban on diesel exports — possibly. In a single day, there are conflicting reports that say there is a 90-day ban under discussion and others that say the White House has denied those claims. To get a sense of what's going on — and if curbing... Read More
Category: Ag Policy
Proactive risk management and soil health investments are becoming increasingly important topics as Canadian producers prepare for the next agricultural policy framework. While Business Risk Management (BRM) programs remain a critical need, a recent national survey shows that farmers rely heavily on their own operational choices to reduce risk and protect profitability. Brent Preston, president... Read More
The Carney government tabled comprehensive new legislation on the first day of the fall parliamentary sitting aimed at overhauling how the country builds major infrastructure and moves goods. Bill C-39, dubbed the Building Canada Strong Act, focuses heavily on fast-tracking federal approvals for major infrastructure projects. However, for export-focused industries like agriculture, the bill also... Read More
The U.S. Senate Ag Committee's Farm Bill, the Agricultural Act of 2026, advanced this week and is now awaiting consideration from the full Senate. This bill contains funding direction for several programs for U.S. farm families and rural communities, including crop insurance, disaster assistance and research funding, to name just a few areas governed by... Read More
Since walking away from a nearly-done deal with the United States in late August, the U.S.-led trade war with Canada has escalated to retaliatory tariffs implemented by Canada, and more threatened tariffs by the U.S. This week, the Prime Minister is in Europe, laying the foundation for closer ties with the European Union, a move... Read More
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a major new tax incentive on Tuesday at the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto. The "Productivity Mega Deduction" would allow 100 per cent immediate expensing on the majority of capital investments on a permanent basis. The Mega Deduction expands on the temporary "Super-Deduction" introduced in Budget 2025, which was... Read More
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) paid a $50 million dividend to the Government of Canada in the 2025–26 fiscal year, marking a sharp drop from the $690 million dividend paid in 2024–25. However, the cash transfer from the Crown agricultural lender back into federal coffers is expected to rebound to $300 million in 2026–27. The figures... Read More
The Saskatchewan Cattle Association (SCA) has appointed industry veteran Kevin Boon as its new chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2026. Boon is moving to the prairies after serving 17 years as general manager of the BC Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA). With more than four decades of experience as a rancher and industry executive, Boon has... Read More
In this bonus episode of The Truth About Ag podcast, hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert discuss the difficult harvest conditions across Western Canada and the importance of farm safety during long hours in the field. Following the harvest update, the hosts are joined by Shaun Haney, host of RealAg Radio, and Tyler McCann, executive…Read More
Rising trade friction and shifting monetary policy expectations between Canada and the United States continue to influence the trajectory of the Canadian dollar. As trade uncertainties mount, agribusinesses and producers are closely monitoring how foreign exchange fluctuations will affect both export competitiveness and input expenses. RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney caught up with Craig Johnston, chief economist... Read More