The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) and Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) have entered a formal, strategic partnership "to transform the Canadian wheat and barley breeding system." “Our two organizations have a history of working together on behalf of western Canadian farmers, so this formal partnership was a natural fit,” says CWRC chair Jocelyn Velestuk,... Read More
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Steve Pratte has joined the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) as director of policy, effective September 2, 2026. “We are pleased to welcome Steve to COPA,” says Mark Walker, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association. “Steve brings expertise in transportation policy and regulatory affairs, as well as significant experience in the Canadian grains... Read More
The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program, a national youth initiative of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), has announced its 16 finalists for the 2026–2027 program year. The annual CYL Selections Competition took place on August 18, 2026, at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference at Winnipeg, Manitoba. During the competition, semi-finalists from across Canada, involved... Read More
Rising grain markets and key technology partnerships are generating renewed optimism among producers at this year's Farm Progress Show happening this week at Boone, Iowa. On full display are equipment innovations focused heavily on maximizing field capacity while addressing input energy requirements, offering a practical response to ongoing cost pressures across North American agriculture. RealAgriculture... Read More
Crews at the Port of Churchill are loading the facility's first grain export vessel since 2020, preparing to send approximately 30 thousand tonnes of Western Canadian durum wheat to Europe for AGT Foods & Ingredients. The ship is the first of three grain vessels scheduled to load at the deepwater northern port this season as... Read More
When extreme weather strikes, livestock producers may experience forage shortfalls and need timely support to make effective herd management decisions. Farmers and ranchers who have to sell a herd or flock due to lack of feed availability often incur a higher income tax bill the following year. To help even-out the tax implications of a... Read More
Global agricultural equipment company CNH and Saskatchewan-based seeding equipment manufacturer Bourgault Industries have announced a strategic alliance that will see CNH expand its global seeding lineup. Under the agreement, Bourgault will manufacture co-branded Case IH and New Holland equipment for distribution across CNH’s established dealer networks in North America, Australia, and other global seeding markets.... Read More
Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) has named Jim Smolik as its interim executive director, effective September 8, following the departure of general manager Colin Hornby. Smolik, currently a principal with Osborne Interim Management and a member of the Ag Advisory Council, brings extensive industry experience to the position. A third-generation farmer, originally from Dawson Creek, B.C.,... Read More
For those who listen to SiriusXM, you may notice a shift in some of your favourite channels as September 1, 2026. Starting Tuesday, Rural Radio on SiriusXM will now be heard on Channel 143, from 147, as part of a larger shuffling of station homes on satellite radio and the SiriusXM app. The entire Rural... Read More
A shift in supply dynamics and shifting trade flows are weighing heavily on North American livestock markets, reversing months of tight inventory trends and record-high retail prices. In this Beef Market Update, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture sits down with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange to unpack the factors driving the recent downturn in cash... Read More