GSI’s VersaLoop chain conveyor has been helping farmers move and store grain for more than a decade, and a new model promises to help growers handle even more grain, faster. The new 15,000-bushel-per-hour, 14-inch GSI VersaLoop chain conveyor will help farmers speed through harvest with increased capacity, says GSI product manager Shaun Sutton. In this... Read More
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CLAAS is introducing several updates to its Lexion combine lineup for 2026, including the addition of a smaller model. Speaking with RealAgriculture at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show at Saskatoon, Terry Siebert, regional product supervisor of CLAAS, says the company is expanding its portfolio by adding the Lexion 8500 as the new bottom-end machine.... Read More
As January wraps up, the cattle markets are following a fairly typical seasonal pattern, but several factors are worth a closer look. In this episode of the Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joins Shaun Haney to break down what’s happening in both Canadian and U.S. markets. Packers continue to operate with... Read More
Farm succession can feel overwhelming — whether you're stepping back or stepping in. Trevor MacLean, national lead for Transition Smart at MNP, recently joined RealAgriculture to break down what separates the families who navigate this process smoothly from those who struggle. Based on years of post-transition reviews, MNP has identified seven traits common to successful... Read More
With shifting global trade dynamics, extreme weather events, and continued budget cutbacks, Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector enters 2026 facing a mix of challenges and opportunities. This webinar, presented in partnership with the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute, examines what's ahead for the sector in the coming year from economic fundamentals, to policy gaps, and onto... Read More
A surge in U.S. biofuel policy developments is reshaping the corn and soybean oil markets, with implications for North American growers watching both prices and policy unfold. Susan Stroud of No Bull Ag says that news this week on momentum behind year-round E15, the overhaul of clean fuel incentives, and the uncertainty surrounding the EPA’s... Read More
Year-round E15 sales were a focus this week as U.S. President Donald Trump spoke in Iowa to a crowd of farmers and ranchers, saying he has instructed congressional leadership to move forward on approving the E15 ethanol blend. Trump said he is relying on House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to... Read More
Strip till continues to gain traction among corn growers, but one question keeps coming up: how much fertilizer can you safely apply within the strip without risking crop injury? On this RealAgriculture Corn School episode, University of Guelph graduate student Jonathan Sawicki joins host Bernard Tobin to share a preliminary look at what his research... Read More
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has confirmed plans to close seven federal research facilities across the country, including the Lacombe Research and Development Centre in central Alberta. The move is part of a broader federal expenditure review that will eliminate hundreds of positions, with over 100 jobs affected at Lacombe alone. AAFC says the changes... Read More
As diplomatic friction rises between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump, RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney says Canadian agriculture must stay focused on what truly drives cross-border trade: economic integration and industry-level engagement. Carney’s speech at Davos — which drew international applause — offered a subtle critique of Trump’s trade stance. While... Read More