Prime Minister Mark Carney today announced a series of new measures for specific industries and sectors most impacted by tariffs and trade disruptions. Several different measures will move ahead, the government said, including those surrounding workforce training, a Buy Canada initiative, and new loan limits for businesses; but for agriculture, it's all about canola. The... Read More
Category: Farm Management
In this episode of The Truth About Ag podcast, co-hosts Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout sit down with Jace Young, founder and CEO of Legacy Farmer, to take a hard look at the financial side of agriculture and why it’s so often misunderstood. They talk about why so few people are giving farmers solid financial... Read More
The Conservative Party of Canada, led by newly-re-elected MP Pierre Poilievre, is calling for an end to Canada's temporary foreign worker program, saying abuse and misuse by corporations hurts Canadians in search of work. In a press conference held September 3, Poilievre was joined by Michelle Rempel Garner, shadow minister for immigration, who roasted the... Read More
Margins in the U.S. cropping sector are tightening, with producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton seeing financial returns slip below break-even levels—even in a year with promising yields. The economic strain is raising questions about the adequacy of current farm policy and the urgency of support for struggling producers. John Newton, executive head of... Read More
On this episode of the Mind Your Farm Business podcast, host Shaun Haney is joined by Chris Hardwick, entrepreneur, adventurer, and leadership coach, for a candid discussion about the psychology behind decision-making on the farm, especially when fear, risk, and ego collide. Hardwick blends life experience with business lessons to help farmers and business owners... Read More
In this bonus episode of the Truth About Ag, Evan sits down with Dallas Simmonds of Raptor Enterprises for his second appearance on the podcast. This time, the conversation goes deeper. Dallas opens up about what it really means to find fulfilment after farming. He reflects on the coaching programs he's taken, the leadership skills... Read More
In this episode of The Truth About Ag, Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert are joined by two key leaders in Canadian agriculture: Justine Hendricks, CEO of FCC, and Darren Baccus, executive vice president of agri-food, agribusiness alliances and FCC capital. The conversation is anchored in one of the most ambitious investment announcements in Canadian ag... Read More
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced a new program featuring new lending options and payment deferrals in light of "global trade disruptions," the organization says, including tariffs affecting Canadian canola seed. In response, FCC is offering new options for agribusinesses, farm operations, and food processors through its Trade Disruption Customer Support program. "The agriculture and... Read More
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has published the initial designated regions eligible for the Livestock Tax Deferral provision for 2025. The Livestock Tax Deferral provision allows farmers that carry on a farming business in a prescribed area who sell all or part of their breeding herd due to drought, excess moisture, or flooding to defer a... Read More
Results of the July 2025 Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index are in and farmers reported a decline in the farm financial situation compared to a year ago, while anticipating a worsening financial environment over the next 12 months. The CFSI survey was completed mid-July 2025, and results show 57 per cent of Canadian farmers report their... Read More