For young farmers looking to scale their operations or step into leadership, growth isn’t just about acres or assets—it’s about mindset, communication, and being willing to learn in discomfort. In this premiere episode of How Could I Know?, co-hosts Patti Durand and Cris Corbett speak with Michael Ferguson, a fourth-generation farmer from Melfort, Saskatchewan, about... Read More
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If you were on social media late last week you may have noticed a flurry of announcements, statements, and posts from beef and cattle groups addressing misinformation circulating about traceability regulation changes for livestock. "Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) is aware of questions and discussion regarding the proposed federal livestock traceability regulations and their anticipated... Read More
The Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame has announced its slate of inductees for 2026. Terry Baker, Norbert Beaujot, Joe Kleinsasser, Mary McKay Lindsay, Mark Pickard and Cecil Werner will be recognized for their significant contributions to agriculture in the province at a ceremony in Saskatoon on April 18, 2026. "This award recognizes a lifetime of... Read More
Prime Minister Mark Carney is leading a delegation to Beijing this week, that includes Minister of Agriculture Heath MacDonald, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, Industry Minister Melanie Joly, and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Parliamentary Secretary Kody Blois and new Liberal MP Michael Ma are... 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
Syngenta Canada has introduced Elatus Era fungicide to help growers fight anthracnose and white mould in lentils. The company says the fungicide delivers protection against anthracnose, white mould and ascochyta blight in lentils, and gives growers a wide application window from first flower to row closure. “Anthracnose and white mould can significantly reduce yields and... Read More
Welcome to this Agronomic Monday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by FMC Ag Canada! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith is joined by: Dr. Fred Below of the University of Illinois on corn population and row spacing; Bryan O'Hara of FMC Ag Canada for a spotlight on FMC Avireo; Christine O'Reilly grazing specialist... Read More
The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) board of directors has announced a planned leadership transition, with executive director Doug Miller stepping down from his role effective at the end of March 2026, as he prepares for an international relocation with his family. Miller’s decision follows thoughtful personal consideration, and the CSGA board of directors expresses... Read More
As corn producers head into another growing season, economic headwinds are intensifying—not from just one direction, but from both sides of the balance sheet. While production costs remain stubbornly high, corn prices have sharply declined, squeezing farm margins and prompting a push for long-term demand growth. Krista Swanson, chief economist with the National Corn Growers... Read More
Peavey Mart has confirmed details surrounding the openings of three new stores in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Assiniboia and Yorkton in Saskatchewan are set to open in March 2026. In Alberta, the Red Deer location is set to reopen in April 2026, once renovations to the Gaetz Avenue storefront are complete. Hiring for all locations is... Read More