James Richardson & Sons, Limited and Cereals Canada have formally signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that would see Richardson provide land for the proposed Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (GATE) facility in downtown Winnipeg. The arrangement between Cereals Canada and one of its largest grain company members is contingent on the success of the GATE... Read More
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Syngenta Canada has announced Shaun Vey has been appointed as company president. He takes over from Trevor Heck, who retires after a 34-year career with Syngenta and legacy companies. Heck steps away after leading the crop protection company through a period of significant growth and strategic transformation. "I feel incredibly fortunate to have contributed to... Read More
Grain Growers of Canada's executive director is headed to the meat processing sector. The Canadian Meat Council is hiring Kyle Larkin as its next chief executive officer, effective January 19, 2026. Larkin will replace Christopher White, who moved on this past summer after eight years leading the CMC to become the CEO of the Canadian... Read More
Maizex Seeds is set to break ground on a new $8.8 million seed corn processing and packaging plant at their Blenheim, Ontario, facility. Maizex Seeds, the seed division of Sollio Agriculture, produces and sells corn, soybeans, forage and cereal varieties and expanded its portfolio to include canola hybrids this year. "This investment is an important... Read More
Mazergroup has announced Ben Voss as its new president and CEO, following the passing of founder Bob Mazer in early July. Voss will begin January 5, 2026. Voss brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in agriculture, manufacturing, tech, and major projects. He most recently led sales for Raven Industries while also farming. Related:... Read More
Ninety-eight organizations representing many sectors of Canada's agriculture and food industry have written a joint letter to the Canadian government voicing support for the renewal of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The list of signatories includes national and provincial general farm groups and organizations representing different value chains within Canada's agriculture industry, including cattle, pork, equipment... Read More
The National Farmers Union (NFU) held its annual convention in Moncton, New Brunswick, last month where delegates from across the country gathered, debating and adopting policy resolutions. Among the items that drew national attention this year was a proposal supporting the exploration of a guaranteed annual income for farmers. NFU vice president of policy Phil... Read More
Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! For today’s edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Aubrey Yule of Killarney, Man. Lesley Kelly of Watrous, Sask. Mark Torrey of Woodville, Ont. Scott Keller of New Norway, Alta. Pioneer Agronomist Chris Robson... Read More
For more than 30 years the Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario (IFAO) was a fixture of Ontario's agricultural landscape as the organization worked to enable and inspire farmers to test new practices and pursue healthier soils. In November, IFAO announced that its members and board of directors had voted to wrap up the organization and... Read More
The U.S. government is expected to announce details of a new farmer aid “bridge program,” though the timeline continues to be pushed back — it seems to keep being "a week away." Initially delayed by the government shutdown, the package remains vague, creating growing frustration among producers facing significant profitability challenges. RealAg Radio host Shaun... Read More