Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has announced a new program featuring new lending options and payment deferrals in light of "global trade disruptions," the organization says, including tariffs affecting Canadian canola seed. In response, FCC is offering new options for agribusinesses, farm operations, and food processors through its Trade Disruption Customer Support program. "The agriculture and... Read More
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has published the initial designated regions eligible for the Livestock Tax Deferral provision for 2025. The Livestock Tax Deferral provision allows farmers that carry on a farming business in a prescribed area who sell all or part of their breeding herd due to drought, excess moisture, or flooding to defer a... Read More
Westlock Terminals is adding another piece to its value-added puzzle with the official opening of Milwest Distillery. The project marks another step in the new generation co-operative’s push to diversify beyond traditional grain handling. “It represents an increase in our diversification efforts... we are just thrilled to be able to keep expanding our reach,” says... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to RealAg on the Weekend with host Shaun Haney! On today's edition of the show: Haney unpacks the Canadian Farmers Sentiment Index report; Tyler Fulton of the Canadian Cattle Association discusses finding a resolution to the ABP withdrawal notice; Neil Townsend of Grainfox breaks down the Canadian canola seed tariffs from... Read More
Results of the July 2025 Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index are in and farmers reported a decline in the farm financial situation compared to a year ago, while anticipating a worsening financial environment over the next 12 months. The CFSI survey was completed mid-July 2025, and results show 57 per cent of Canadian farmers report their... Read More
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) president, Tyler Fulton, says he's prioritizing sitting down and working out a new agreement with Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) following this week's surprise announcement that the provincial group intends to withdraw its membership effective July 1, 2026. Fulton, who ranches near Birtle, Man., called the announcement both unexpected and disappointing.... Read More
Deere & Co. (John Deere) revised its forecast for the current fiscal year lower in its Q3 earnings report released August 14, another sign of softening demand for the market leader and the entire ag machinery sector due to farm income concerns and mounting tariff costs. Key takeaways from the earnings report: Earnings guidance trimmed... Read More
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is signalling it will withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) by June 30, 2026—unless significant changes are made to how the national group operates, citing ongoing concerns with governance, transparency, and representation. While the decision to withdraw effective June 30, 2026 made headlines this week, ABP chair Doug Roxburgh says... Read More
Leading into 2025 production year, farmers were very clear that a pullback in spending on equipment was the most likely in terms of cost-cutting options. The reality has been that the U.S. producer has followed through on this prediction while the Canadian producer has less so. According to July 2025 data from the Association of... Read More
An already heavy corn market just got heavier. The USDA WASDE report on Aug 12 contained the wrong kind of surprise for the commodity markets: a massive upward revision to U.S. corn production, with both acreage and yield numbers exceeding expectations and sending shockwaves through commodity markets. Fresh off the report release, Jim McCormick of... Read More