Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has entered into a deal to purchase GrainsConnect Canada. GrainsConnect — a 50/50 joint venture between Australia's GrainCorp and Japanese agricultural co-op Zen-Noh — owns four modern grain elevators in Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as shared ownership together with P&H of the Fraser Grain Terminal at the Port of... Read More
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It’s the second-last Word of 2025, and Wheat Pete is diving into resistance risks, fertilizer economics, and the big agronomic takeaways from recent conferences. From septoria strains in the UK to corn-on-corn nitrogen credits, there’s no shortage of head-turning info this week — plus a reminder to challenge long-held practices (like plowing down red clover).... Read More
Ford Motor Company has outlined changes to its electrification strategy that include a reconfiguration of the F-150 Lightning as part of a broader focus on trucks, hybrids, batteries and more affordable electric vehicles, the company says. In a recent update, Ford said the next generation of the F-150 Lightning will move away from a fully... Read More
The Manitoba government has committed an additional $10.5 million in funding for Cereals Canada's proposed Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) facility in downtown Winnipeg. The new facility that would serve as a hub for grain industry technical research and market development is expected to cost around $102 million. The commitment announced by Premier Wab Kinew... Read More
Peavey Mart is beginning to re-establish its footprint in Alberta and Saskatchewan, as recently reopened stores draw strong customer response and additional locations are confirmed for the next phase. Four Alberta locations reopened in early December, with Lacombe and Camrose welcoming customers on December 2, followed by Westlock and Spruce Grove on December 4. The... Read More
Canada’s economic outlook for 2026 is facing increasing headwinds, according to a new report from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Despite low inflation and stable interest rates, structural challenges—not just cyclical slowdowns—are weighing on growth expectations. Krishen Rangasamy, principal economist with FCC, shared insights from the organization's macroeconomic outlook, highlighting key risks for Canadian producers and... Read More
A Saskatchewan Court of King's Bench judge has extended creditor protection for a group of agricultural companies owned by Jason Mann and James Mann as they attempt to sell their integrated crop protection and fertilizer businesses to repay creditors. Creditor protection for the “AgraCity Group” of companies was initially granted on Dec. 1, 2025. The... Read More
With fertilizer prices still a key cost driver for North American farmers, talk of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imported potash is igniting more concern than confidence. In this Market Day Report interview, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney unpacks the implications of threatened fertilizer tariffs tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest “America First” push. While... Read More
With the six-year review of the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) set for July 2026, Canadian farm groups are speaking up to defend the value of the existing deal. Nearly 100 agricultural organizations recently signed a joint letter urging negotiators to “do no harm” and maintain the current terms, including the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA). “Unequivocally,... Read More
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has shuffled his cabinet heading into the holiday season, bringing back a familiar face to the agriculture portfolio. David Marit returns to the role of Minister of Agriculture and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation, replacing Daryl Harrison, who was dropped from cabinet. Marit previously held the role from 2018... Read More