Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF) has appointed Jasmine Fraser as its new sheep extension specialist. In the role, Fraser will provide technical leadership, producer education, and knowledge transfer to help Ontario sheep producers improve productivity, animal welfare, flock health, and overall farm sustainability. Her work will also support OSF’s goal of meeting 50 per cent of... Read More
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Following a Labour Day weekend posting more AI-generated images and maps trolling Canada on social media, President Trump signed five executive proclamations targeting Canadian exports on Tuesday. As part of the new measures, the White House is converting 50 per cent duties into total U.S. import bans on some Canadian dairy and alcoholic beverages. Quick... Read More
Baker Tilly REO LLP—covering Renfrew and Eastern Ontario—has informed clients it will join national accounting and advisory firm MNP, effective Sept. 21, 2026. As part of the combination, the entire Renfrew and Eastern Ontario partner group—including Ben Mann, Scott Hodgson, Luther VanGilst, Donna Rotar, Rod Sinclair, and Mike Elshof—will transition to MNP as partners (in... Read More
Diplomatic tensions and escalating trade disputes continue to challenge standard economic alliances, leaving nations to weigh the costs of sovereignty against economic integration. As bilateral trade talks face friction over long-term stability and sovereignty guarantees, global markets face increasing unpredictability. In this episode of Frontlines, RealAg radio show host Shaun Haney sits down with geopolitical... Read More
Bourgault Industries is set to significantly expand the global reach of its seeding technology through a new strategic alliance with CNH that will see Bourgault-built equipment offered through Case IH and New Holland dealers. Speaking with RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, Bourgault sales and marketing vice president Colin Rush... Read More
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Sept. 4 directing federal officials to explore options to move ahead with mandatory country-of-origin labeling (MCOOL) on beef products. The order instructs U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins, in consultation with the U.S. Trade Representative, to review the government's existing authorities over the next... Read More
The Government of Canada has announced a federal spend of just over $3 million it says will help safeguard animal health, strengthen sector resilience, and support future growth. Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the funding Sept. 4 for the Canadian Pork Council through the AgriAssurance Program – National Industry Association Component. The... Read More
Across the Canadian agricultural landscape, a stark financial split has emerged between farm sectors. While crop producers face tight margins and iffy financial sentiment, livestock operations are riding a wave of strong margins that's driving a willingness to invest. The Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index results for July 2026 reveal just how far apart these two... Read More
Solar panels have been steadily making their way into mainstream energy production throughout Canada and according to a press release from the Alberta government, the province currently has the second-largest installed solar capacity in the country, second to Ontario. With the rise in solar panel popularity comes the concern about what will become of them... Read More
CLAAS is bringing a new generation of tractors to North America, with four series spanning 165 to 450 horsepower, and targeting jobs ranging from loader and hay work to heavy tillage and seeding. At the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, CLAAS product and sales specialist Tanner Whipps joined RealAgriculture’s Bernard Tobin for a first... Read More