Real Agriculture

MARCH 13, 2025

Submitted by the Ag Transport Coalition As the world grapples with geopolitical challenges and global economic volatility, Canadas agricultural sector remains one of the countrys key economic pillars.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 8, 2025

In Episode 20 of The Truth About Ag, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout welcome Kip Tom, an Indiana-based agricultural leader whose career spans decades of hands-on experience, consulting, and innovation. From starting his journey straight out of high school on the family farm to being considered for roles within the U.S.

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Today at the 2025 Winter Policy Conference , members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture called on the Congress to develop strategies to address agricultural labor stability challenges along with border security. territories. To learn more about NASDA, please visit www.nasda.org.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) has generated significant buzz in agriculture, promising to transform the industry in so many ways. Whether you are talking equipment, agronomy, daily management tasks or livestock production, AI is a staple in any discussion.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In 2025, the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame (OAHF) will induct Ted Burnside, Ken Forth, Don Hart, Craig Hunter, and Ken Leslie. The new OAHF nominees were selected for their contributions and commitments to improving Ontarios agricultural sector.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Canada’s agriculture minister appears to have received the cold shoulder from the Chinese government during his visit to Beijing last week. The visit aimed to… Read More Canada’s agriculture minister appears to have received the cold shoulder from the Chinese government during his visit to Beijing last week.

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NASDA

JANUARY 29, 2025

Further, we believe these areas represent critical opportunities where state departments of agriculture can lead impactful change and champion effective policy solutions this year. Farm Bill The upcoming farm bill must be dedicated to supporting American agriculture and essential food and nutrition assistance programs. territories.

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NASDA

MARCH 19, 2025

Today, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, alongside 20+ state agriculture departments , celebrates National Agriculture Trade Day. agriculture competitive. agriculture with new global marketplaces, we create long-term growthand greater opportunities for farmers and ranchers across the country.”

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

State agriculture officials expressed the need for farm technical assistance resources to support farmers in business management and farm transitions during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2025 Winter Policy Conference. Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. territories.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

While the number of spray drones sold for use in Canadian farmers fields is climbing, there are still no agricultural pesticides approved for application by drone in Canada heading into the 2025 growing season.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 22, 2025

Dr. Tim McAllister, principal research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, has spent nearly a decade studying microbiomes, referring to them as the one health microbiome or Read More

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NASDA

JUNE 17, 2025

Letter Dear Secretary Rubio, Secretary Rollins, and Ambassador Greer: We are writing to emphasize the critical importance of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to the American agricultural economy, and we urge continued full U.S. agricultural exports. agriculture exports. funding for this institution. engagement in the WTO.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 11, 2025

A growing list of farm groups are publicly calling for compensation from the Canadian government for lost farmgate revenue as a result of Chinas sanctions on Canadian agricultural exports.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) has joined a growing list of national agriculture groups that are cutting ties with the federal governments Sustainable Agriculture Strategy. The national cattle producer organization sent a letter to Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay on Thursday, Dec.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Todd Lewis is in Ottawa this week getting well acquainted with the ins and outs of how the Senate of Canada runs. The Saskatchewan farmer officially became a senator last Friday, and is ready to dive into representing his province and his industry in the red chamber.

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Civil Eats

MAY 8, 2025

As regenerative agriculture has gained steam in recent years , Ive been thinking about its potential and how important it is that we direct the energy behind it towards real solutions. The idea of no-till has become nearly synonymous with regenerative agriculture, the farming practice of reducing tillage and plowing.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 14, 2025

Cover crops are all the not-quite-so-new rage and the process of integrating them into current agricultural systems has been gaining ground (pun intended).

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 7, 2025

Chinas Ministry of Commerce has announced steep tariffs on several major Canadian agricultural exports, responding to Canadas levies on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), steel, and aluminum that were implemented in the fall of 2024.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 26, 2025

Saskatchewans provincial agriculture minister is criticizing his federal counterparts announcement of changes to the AgriStability business risk management program on the eve of the federal election campaign.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 28, 2025

On Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay formally announced the commitment to continue paying farmers an incentive to implement on-farm practices around cover Read More

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 22, 2025

Canadas new agriculture minister has proposed making changes to the AgriStability farm business risk management program to support farmers affected by tariffs from China.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Premier David Eby is bringing back a familiar face to represent agriculture in his new cabinet. s Minister of Agriculture and Food as Eby unveiled his cabinet on Monday following the narrow win for his incumbent NDP in the provincial election last month. Lana Popham was sworn in as B.C.’s Popham served as B.C.’s s ag… Read More B.C.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Two things are true when it comes to agriculture: where there is cattle, there is manure and where there are crops, there is a need for nutrients. Producers have found many ways to handle those two truths individually, but research is showing that some things really are better together.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Department of Agriculture has confirmed its first detection of H5N1 avian influenza in pigs. The virus that has devastated poultry flocks over the past several years and been found in dairy herds across the U.S. was identified in five pigs on a backyard farm in central Oregon that has a mix of poultry. Read More

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Food Politics

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Heres the announcement: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today launched its 2024 Statistical Yearbook , offering an in-depth overview of the most significant trends shaping global agrifood systems. One example: A few highlights: The value of global agriculture: $3.8 Its got great graphics.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Do More Agriculture Foundation (DMAF) has named Merle Massie as the organization’s new executive director. Massie runs a grain farm in west-central Saskatchewan alongside her family and draws on her experience at the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, Ontario Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Agribusiness pathologist Albert… Read More Genetics and fungicides are the two pillars of disease defence when it comes to yield robbers like tar spot.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) is offering seven, $2,500 scholarships to student entering or pursuing an agricultural related program at a Canadian college, university or apprenticeship (trade) institution.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 3, 2025

The Manitoba government has announced provincial funding for a top-up to the AgriStability program that was proposed by federal Agriculture Minister Kody Blois prior to the federal election campaign. Premier Wab Kinew announced $10.7 Premier Wab Kinew announced $10.7 Premier Wab Kinew announced $10.7 on Read More

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 28, 2025

While the dollar amount was previously known, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay formally announced the funding for the OFCAF initiative through 2027-28 on Tuesday. While the dollar amount was previously known, Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay formally announced the funding for the OFCAF initiative through 2027-28 on Tuesday.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 2, 2025

Farming can be a high risk business and that is as true in ranching as it is in other agricultural sectors.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Author and mental health advocate Dr. Jessica Metcalfe says it’s important for farmers and ranchers to recognize these conditions and take proactive steps to ensure the weight of agriculture doesn’t overwhelm their business and… Read More

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The oft-cited statistic from the most recent Census of Agriculture is that Ontario alone loses an average of 319 acres of farmland every Read More Some parts of the country have seen more success protecting farmland than other regions, but when you add it up, Canada continues to lose an astonishing amount of farmland to urban expansion.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

election last week, our attention now turns to the possibility of a Canadian election and what that potential outcome would mean for Canadian agriculture. election last week, our attention now turns to the possibility of a Canadian election and what that potential outcome would mean for Canadian agriculture. Fresh off of the U.S.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 25, 2025

The Manitoba government is welcoming and on board with changes to the AgriStability program announced by the new federal agriculture minister on the eve of the federal election campaign.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Hunter brings more than 20 years of experience in the agriculture food sector, holding positions with Maple Leaf Foods, the Canola Council of Canada, and CropLife International. Throughout his career, Hunter has been a passionate advocate for agriculture Read More

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As first reported here on RealAgriculture, Lawrence MacAulay, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, spent last week in Beijing, China, where he met with Chinese industry leaders, importers, and Canadian stakeholders. A news release issued by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on Nov.

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