Protein Industries Canada (PIC) has a new CEO. Tyler Groeneveld, who previously served as chair of the organization's board of directors, has been hired as its new chief executive officer, effective Oct. 27. Groeneveld has stepped down from his role as commercial lead for North America with Corteva, after more than 31 years working for... Read More
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As the Saskatchewan government begins a review of its rules around farmland ownership, it has updated its regulations to remove an exemption that allowed the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) to own farmland in the province. Regulatory amendments announced this week by Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison are also intended to clarify the Farm Land... Read More
Farmers in the U.S. may soon see emergency relief from Congress as low commodity prices, high input costs, and ongoing trade uncertainty continue to squeeze farm incomes. A proposed US$13 billion aid package is under discussion, but political gridlock in Washington, including a government shutdown, has stalled its release. Shaun Haney, founder of RealAgriculture, joined... Read More
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has released its September report on the sales of new agricultural equipment in Canada and the United States. While farm profitability is a major concern in 2025, managing equipment costs has been a focus for many operations. This trend has shown itself easily in the U.S., while in Canada,... Read More
One of the federal government’s main support measures to date for canola producers affected by China’s tariffs is projected to cost Ottawa — and save farmers — roughly $35 to $36 million over the next two years. The regulatory amendment raising the interest-free portion of cash advances on canola from $100,000 to $500,000 under the... Read More
Health Canada has extended the consultation period on its proposed new restrictions for dicamba herbicide. The department is seeking feedback on its proposed rule changes, which include a ban on in-crop application of dicamba in soybeans and other limitations aimed at preventing movement of the herbicide to off-target plants. As of last week, Health Canada... Read More
The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) has hit a new milestone in its efforts to unlock the potential of winter wheat production with the winner of its 2024-2025 competition harvesting a whopping yield of 182.6 bushels/acre. Michigan grower Nick Suwyn binned the winning crop in the fifth year of the YEN, which continues to... Read More
Despite industry expectations of a seasonal pullback, cattle markets are once again surprising analysts and producers alike, climbing higher in early October. Volatility remains the dominant theme, as prices fluctuate weekly in both cash and futures markets, while beef imports rise sharply to offset tightening domestic supply. “Every time the market kind of does a... Read More
With 2026 seeding decisions on many producers’ minds, IntelliFarm’s Brian Voth offered a sobering, clear-eyed take on commodity risk right now: China's nearly 76 per cent tariff on Canadian canola is a make-or-break factor for acreage decisions. For soybeans, the lack of U.S. buying by China weighs heavily on farmers' minds south of the border,... Read More
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has made a series of regulatory changes it says are aimed at reducing red tape and supporting the economic resiliency of Canada's agriculture sector. The seven updates to the Health of Animals Regulations and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations announced Wednesday are part of the Carney government's overall effort... Read More