Transport Canada has introduced new rules for medium-sized drones, creating a category for aircraft between 25 and 150 kilograms that can now be flown within visual line of sight with an advanced licence. This eliminates the need for a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) for operators who stay within the weight limit, replacing what companies... Read More
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With trade and commodity markets in flux, U.S. agricultural policy is being shaped by both geopolitics and domestic affordability concerns. The government shut down is now over, and farmers are asking, what now?, when it comes to support payments, tariffs, and trade. Jim Wiesemeyer, of Wiesemeyer’s Perspectives podcast, joins Shaun Haney in this interview to... Read More
The Canadian Barley Research Coalition and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are teaming up to develop new barley varieties to help ensure the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the crop in Canada. The partners have entered into a new Core Barley Breeding Agreement, which will see the CBRC commit $1,148,900 over three years to support the... Read More
A new environmental assessment of chicken production in Canada shows the country's farmers continue to reduce their carbon footprint. Chicken Farmers of Canada has released the results of its latest lifecycle assessment, confirming that producers have made measurable improvements in reducing their environmental footprint over the past seven years. The assessment, conducted by Groupe AGÉCO,... Read More
Shares of Ag Growth International (AGI) plunged more than 40 per cent on Friday, Nov. 14, after the company announced it would miss a deadline to release its third-quarter earnings report. The steep decline has renewed speculation the agricultural equipment manufacturer could be vulnerable to another takeover attempt, and has prompted at least one law... Read More
Canadian canola’s export outlook remains clouded by uncertainty, with China’s role in the 2025/26 marketing year shaping up as the key variable. While recent signals from China suggest renewed diplomatic interest, the volume question remains: how many million tonnes will they actually import—and from whom? Neil Townsend, market analyst with GrainFox, says that “it’s a... Read More
The 2025 Federal Budget comes at a pivotal moment for Canadian agriculture—marked by economic uncertainty, shifting global markets, and growing expectations for a resilient and competitive agri-food system. This webinar, presented in partnership with RealAgriculture, breaks down the Budget’s key fiscal measures, assesses federal priorities, examines where policy gaps remain, and explores implications for the... Read More
The White House has announced a renewed focus on beef market conditions as consumer demand remains strong and prices stay elevated. While the Trump administration’s attention is reportedly aimed at packers in the beef industry, some analysts and industry voices say the move comes at a complicated time for the sector. According to Shaun Haney,... Read More
CLAAS has extra reason to celebrate the launch of its new Axion 9 Cmatic large tractor series at Agritechnica, as the new Axion 9.450 Terra Trac was named "Tractor of the Year" in the high power category at the world's largest agricultural machinery show. The 450 horsepower half-track machine features the latest Cursor 9 six-cylinder... Read More
Case IH unveiled a lineup of three new Optum series tractors in the 360 to 435 horsepower range at Agritechnica in Germany this week. The largest — the Optum 440 — won the "Upper Medium Size Tractor" category at the world's largest agricultural trade fair. The company says the Optum combines high horsepower with reliable... Read More