Artificial intelligence is dominating conversations across industries, and agriculture is no exception. But beyond the hype and headlines, what does AI actually mean for Canadian farms today—and where does it realistically fit? In this episode of The Final Mile podcast, host Shaun Haney speaks with Mohamad Yaghi, vice president of AgExpert and Innovation Hub at... Read More
Category: Farm Management
It's no secret that there are challenges in terms of farm profitability in 2026, which is driving critical policy questions to assist producers through the difficult times. Governments have different tools they have engaged, including insurance, business risk management, and the advanced payments program. In the United States, there are similar tools, but on top... Read More
Frustration, family dynamics, and the long game of farming take centre stage in this episode of the How Could I Know? podcast. Hosted by Patti Durand and Chris Corbett, this podcast digs into the pivotal moments that shape careers and businesses in Canadian agriculture. The premise is simple: if you could go back and tell... Read More
For this episode of The Truth About Ag podcast, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joins Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert for a wide-ranging conversation that connects farming roots, political leadership, and Canada’s place in a rapidly shifting global economy. Moe reflects on growing up on a mixed farm in Saskatchewan, what drew him into politics, and... Read More
At the Future of Food event held on Canada's Ag Day, federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald announced a new coalition of over 20 organizations pledging a combined $5 billion earmarked for investment and growth of Canadian agriculture and food innovation by 2030. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is leading the coalition, a milestone reflecting "a generational... Read More
After years of dramatic gains, southwestern Ontario farmland values have settled into a more level market, according to the latest Valco Consultants land values report. Valco partner Ryan Parker has been compiling the Southwestern Ontario Land Values report annually since 2010. He says the recent slowdown was almost inevitable given shrinking margins on the crop... Read More
Farm succession can feel overwhelming — whether you're stepping back or stepping in. Trevor MacLean, national lead for Transition Smart at MNP, recently joined RealAgriculture to break down what separates the families who navigate this process smoothly from those who struggle. Based on years of post-transition reviews, MNP has identified seven traits common to successful... Read More
It's time for the 50th episode of The Truth About Ag podcast! In this first recording of 2026, co-hosts Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout offer a realistic read on the mood coming out of Crop Production Week, last week in Saskatoon. Many producers are still coming to grips with what 2025 actually looked like once... Read More
There are reasons to be concerned about the cost of production for 2026. Crop prices are down and input prices — across the board — are up. Some input costs have risen faster than others, and farmers are navigating ways to trim budgets without sacrificing yield potential. While there's very little farmers can do about... Read More
The rate at which grain farming costs have escalated over the last five years is more than double Canada’s overall inflation rate, according to analysis looking at Manitoba farmers' costs. Both the Bank of Canada's inflation calculator and Statistics Canada's Consumer Price Index gauge inflation from 2020 to 2025 at around 20 per cent. However,... Read More