The Association of Equipment Manufacturers are out with their latest sales numbers for new agricultural equipment. Farmers have continued to be cautious on the purchases of new machinery, but the Canadian results are definitely more positive than the United States, in a trend that has continued throughout the year. Looking at sales through the end... Read More
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By Michael Bourque When the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) launched its modernization of the Fertilizer Regulations in 2020, it set out to reduce regulatory burden, increase clarity, and support innovation. Some of their early moves were very positive: reducing the number of products that required regulatory review, reducing the frequency of product registrations, and... Read More
While fertilizer markets fluctuate regularly, it’s not every week that the word “tariff” sends tremors through the potash trade. But that’s what happened this week, as threats of U.S. tariffs on Canadian potash raised eyebrows and heart rates across much of the U.S. agriculture industry. Josh Linville, vice president of fertilizer at StoneX, says that,... Read More
This week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word features snow complaints, yield highs and lows, and some fascinating developments in nitrogen-fixing wheat. Host Peter “Wheat Pete” Johnson delivers updates from the field, research trials, and social media chatter—with his usual blend of insight, storytelling, and agronomic know-how. Smile at someone, shovel snow (again), and read on... Read More
Improving grain market transparency has been a long-standing concern of Canadian grain farmers. In November,producer groups called on the federal government to establish a grain export sales reporting program. Now, Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan and SaskCrops are teaming up with RealAgriculture to bring you an engaging and informative webinar on the topic. Hosted and... Read More
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
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