MNP has acquired the agronomy practice of Western Tractor, effective June 22, 2026. The move will see four team members join MNP in Southern Alberta. Western Tractor's team of agronomists will continue to offer Southern Alberta farmers advising on operations and agronomy. “We see a significant opportunity to expand access to professional agronomic services for... Read More
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Cargill is set to expand its grain-handling footprint in Western Canada after entering agreements with Parrish & Heimbecker, Ltd (P&H) to acquire three grain elevators and a 50 per cent stake in a West Coast port facility. The deals involve most of the assets that P&H just acquired in its $150 million purchase of GrainsConnect,... Read More
Canada’s seafood farmers are angling for a bigger say in the agricultural trade conversation. The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) has signed on as a "Friend" of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA), the groups announced last week. The move brings Canada's finfish, shellfish, and aquatic plant producers into the national group focused on growing... Read More
Canadian agriculture runs on innovation and dedication, and five outstanding individuals will be honoured for their lasting contributions as the 2026 inductees into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Association (CAHFA). Dr. Brian Rossnagel, Ken Forth, Guy Charbonneau, Gary Bowers and Dr. David Bailey will be formally inducted at a special ceremony on Saturday, November... Read More
Excess moisture, escalating weed pressure, and delayed spray operations are emerging as the biggest challenges facing Prairie canola growers this season, according to feedback gathered through the Canola Council of Canada's Canola Watch network. Speaking with RealAgriculture at RDAR's Round-Up near Cremona, Alta., Jay Whetter, manager of knowledge and technology transfer with the Canola Council... Read More
Cool temperatures have slowed Ontario corn development over the past week, while frequent showers and a high risk of thunderstorms are raising concerns about tar spot as the crop heads into a vulnerable growth stage. According to the latest Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) field crop report, the province experienced a cool,... Read More
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) have reached an interim participation agreement following motions passed in principle by the CCA at its Annual General Meeting. Under the agreement, ABP will provide gap funding to support the CCA from July 1 to August 31, 2026. During this period, ABP’s elected representatives to... Read More
The greatest threat to beekeepers' bottom lines currently is not biological, but economic, according to the executive director of the Canadian Honey Council. Fraudulent or adulterated imports of honey remain a major challenge, driving down domestic honey prices and threatening the financial viability of beekeeping in Canada alongside rising input and labour costs, says Rod... Read More
The Government of Canada and the Government of Japan have announced an agreement on the mutual recognition of containment zones in the event of an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). ASF is an internationally reportable disease that has devastated swine herds around the world. It is important to note that ASF has not been... Read More
Farm and agriculture organizations are offering a mix of optimism and conditional support following the federal government's unveiling of its new National Food Security Strategy last week. Announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald, the strategy promises substantial federal investments to increase grocery supply chain competition, domestic food processing capacity, and... Read More