Proactive risk management and soil health investments are becoming increasingly important topics as Canadian producers prepare for the next agricultural policy framework. While Business Risk Management (BRM) programs remain a critical need, a recent national survey shows that farmers rely heavily on their own operational choices to reduce risk and protect profitability. Brent Preston, president... Read More
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Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is consolidating its plant protein manufacturing network into a single facility in Indiana, it says, to trim structural costs and navigate softening demand. The Mississauga, Ont.-based consumer packaged goods company announced Tuesday it will close facilities in Seattle, Wash., and Turners Falls, Mass., over the next 12 to 18 months. Production... Read More
The Carney government tabled comprehensive new legislation on the first day of the fall parliamentary sitting aimed at overhauling how the country builds major infrastructure and moves goods. Bill C-39, dubbed the Building Canada Strong Act, focuses heavily on fast-tracking federal approvals for major infrastructure projects. However, for export-focused industries like agriculture, the bill also... Read More
STARS, and its funding partner Bunge, have unveiled the 2027 STARS Calendar — celebrating 35 years of the fundraising tradition that connects the community to STARS’ life-saving mission, and the people behind it. Since its inaugural 1993 edition, the STARS calendar has raised vital funds to support life-saving critical care for patients across Western Canada... Read More
The Premier of Manitoba Wab Kinew announced last week that he plans to keep the province of Daylight Saving time — the current Central Daylight Time (CDT) zone. Manitoba would join Saskatchewan and, more recently, B.C. and Alberta as provinces who have chosen to give up falling back and springing forward in observance of Daylight... Read More
The federal government is providing just over $1 million over two years to expand national farm safety training, youth education, and farm injury prevention initiatives through the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA). Ben Carr, MP for Winnipeg South Centre, announced a $1,071,532 commitment on Sunday at the University of Manitoba's Bruce D. Campbell Farm and... Read More
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) and the B.C. Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) are working together to help B.C. cattle producers whose grazing and hay supplies have been affected by this summer's droughts and wildfires. The two cattle organizations are connecting affected producers in B.C. with Alberta producers who may have feed, pasture, or cattle-feeding capacity available. Alex... Read More
Casper Kaastra, chief executive officer with Sollio Agriculture, announced he will step down at the end of 2026. Posting on LinkedIn, Kaastra said, "After more than five years at the helm of Sollio Agriculture, I have decided to pass the torch at the end of December. I do so with pride, gratitude and unwavering confidence... Read More
After a decade focused on helping Canadian growers get more from seed treatment technology, Syngenta Canada is expanding the mandate of its Plattsville, Ont., research facility to tackle another evolving area of crop production: biologicals. The company has launched the Canadian Seedcare & Biologicals Institute (SCBI) at its Honeywood Research Facility, 10 years after the... Read More
Thanks for tuning in to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On today’s show, your host Lyndsey Smith, is joined by Kara Mastel of Bow Island, Alta, Colin de Moissac of Biggar, Sask, Gunter Jochum of St.Francois Xavier, Man, and Sandi Brock of Staffa, Ont. 00:00 -... Read More