How does weather impact the type of weeds farmers see in their fields each spring? 'Every year is different' is a phrase that's often applied to agriculture and warm versus cool spring conditions can certainly impact weed pressure and weed control challenges, says recently retired University of Guelph weed scientist Dr. Peter Sikkema. At a... Read More
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Seven students from across Canada have been selected as the 2025 recipients of the Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) scholarships. Each student will receive a $2,500 scholarship to support their post-secondary studies in agriculture or agri-food at a Canadian university, college, or technical institute. This year’s recipients are: Zeyus Spenta, North Vancouver, BC Colby Scott,... Read More
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) will reduce its levy rate on pulse and soybean crops from 0.67 per cent to 0.60 per cent, effective August 1, 2025. The change, approved by the Agri-Food Council, comes after several years of steady pulse acreage and strong prices that have led to levy revenues consistently exceeding SPG’s spending. The... Read More
On June 30, 2025, the Alberta Forage Industry Network (AFIN) will officially close up shop after 15 years, passing its mandate to the Agricultural Research & Extension Council of Alberta (ARECA). Alan Hall, executive director of ARECA, says in an interview with RealAgriculture's Amber Bell that this transition is “a good fit” as ARECA is... Read More
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation (SSGF) has marked a major milestone with the signing of its first-ever term conservation easement—a move that could reshape how grassland conservation fits into ranchers’ long-term plans. Unlike traditional, perpetual easements that stay on a land title forever, these new agreements allow for flexibility with term lengths starting at 25... Read More
Saskatoon-based crop input supplier AgraCity has notified its farmer customers it is unable to fulfill outstanding orders for product that they've already paid for. "AgraCity has experienced some cash flow issues and has been in a process to refinance our business. This process has unfortunately taken much longer than expected and has resulted in product... Read More
Peter Hannam, a farmer, farm leader, entrepreneur and visionary who played a pivotal role in the development of soybeans as a major crop in Ontario has passed away. He was 85. Hannam was born and raised at his family’s Woodrill Farms at Guelph and attended the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) at University of Guelph. After... Read More
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) has announced a partnership with the University of Guelph’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS) to deliver practical, industry-informed human resources (HR) training tailored specifically to farm and rural business operations. Through this collaboration, the University’s new Certificate in People Management will include a tailored elective stream, HR for... Read More
Every growing season is marked by wins and losses, weather events, and production highs or lows. The 2025 cropping season is fully underway across Canada, and the challenges faced in each region are unique and at times opposite. For example, parts of Quebec have been too wet to get much in the ground, but areas... Read More
Members of Parliament have granted unanimous approval to the Bloc Québécois' latest bill aimed at preventing concessions on Canada's supply management framework for dairy, eggs, and poultry in upcoming trade talks. A motion to adopt Bill C-202 at all stages in the House of Commons passed with a voice vote on Thursday afternoon, fast-tracking it... Read More