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. Responding to Canadas tariffs on electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum from China, the Chinese government on March 8 announced it will impose 100 per cent tariffs Read More A growing list of farm groups are publicly calling for compensation from the Canadian government for lost farmgate revenue as a result of

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Food Politics

MAY 7, 2025

Seed oils, according to Robert F. Kennedy Jr, are the unhealthiest ingredient in the food supply, not least because they are cheap and subsidized. He also says they are one of the worst things you can eat. Really? I dont think so, although seed oils, like everything else high in calories, are best consumed in moderation. OK. Heres my understanding of whats up with seed oils.

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NASDA

APRIL 24, 2025

Letter Key points: U.S. participation in FAO is essential to advancing science-based global standards, supporting food security and protecting American agricultural trade interests. Leadership in Codex and IPPC ensures fair trade by reducing non-scientific barriers, safeguarding plant and animal health and enabling market access for U.S. farmers. Institutional reforms and increased resources are needed to strengthen U.S. influence, align FAO activities with national priorities and ensure effecti

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Agricultural Biodiversity

JANUARY 27, 2025

Floristic classifications and bioregionalizations are not predictors of intra-specific evolutionary patterns. You can’t use spatial structures in interspecific diversity to predict spatial structure in instraspecific diversity. Gotta do the hard work, there are no shortcuts. Intraspecific trait variability in wild plant populations predicts neither variability nor performance in a common garden.

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Civil Eats

MAY 8, 2025

I sat down to write this piece after a five-inch April snowstorm gave our newly planted wheat fields their first drink of the season. Wheat is one of five crops we raise on our farm just outside Belgrade, Montana, that work in rotation to help build our soils, minimize weeds, and produce high yieldsall without using expensive and toxic synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 14, 2025

Mark Carney was sworn in as Prime Minister along with his cabinet on Friday, March 14, 2025. Sporting a much leaner cabinet roster than his predecessor Justin Trudeau with just 23 ministers, Mark Carney is Canadas 24th Prime Minister. Of note, Kody Blois has been named minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development. Read More Mark Carney was sworn in as Prime Minister along with his cabinet on Friday, March 14, 2025.

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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. Canola oil, canola meal, and peas from Canada will face a 100 per cent tariff as of March 20, 2025, according Read More Chinas Ministry of Commerce has announced steep tariffs on several major Canadian agricultural exports, responding to Canadas levies on Chinese elec

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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). Seeding multiple species in a field can do some fantastic things for the land, such as enhance water holding capacity, improve soil biodiversity, provide added resistance to pests and disease, and improve Read More Cover crops are all the not-quite-so-new rage and the process of integrating them into current agricultural systems has been gain

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 7, 2025

Ingredion Incorporated says it is ceasing operations at its pulse crop processing facility at Vanscoy, Saskatchewan, as of this week. The facility, which Ingredion acquired with its takeover of Verdient Foods Inc. in 2020, produces protein concentrates and flours from peas, lentils, and faba beans. In a Jan. 6, 2025 filing with the U.S. Securities Read More Ingredion Incorporated says it is ceasing operations at its pulse crop processing facility at Vanscoy, Saskatchewan, as of this week.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 27, 2025

One of Canadas largest retailers of farm and ranch supplies is facing an uncertain future. Peavey Industries announced the closure of 22 Peavey Mart locations in Ontario and Nova Scotia last week. The company has not publicly confirmed closures elsewhere, but there are multiple online outlets now reporting over 90 Peavey Mart stores across the Read More One of Canadas largest retailers of farm and ranch supplies is facing an uncertain future.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 15, 2025

Farm groups are voicing frustration and disappointment with outgoing Transport Minister Anita Anands decision this week to approve the acquisition of Viterra by Bunge. The conditions laid out in the order-in-council are woefully inadequate, according to Grain Growers of Canada, the umbrella organization for 14 national, provincial, and regional crop producer organizations.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 17, 2025

Unlike a railway strike or work stoppage where crop cant move to port, the latest tariff threat by China to impose huge taxes on canola oil and meal risks devaluing the entire crop, saysDean Roberts chair of Sask Oilseeds. That distinction, Roberts says, means Canada needs to move very quickly to remedy the situation and Read More Unlike a railway strike or work stoppage where crop cant move to port, the latest tariff threat by China to impose huge taxes on canola oil and meal risks devaluing th

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 17, 2025

Grazing corn is becoming increasingly more common. So is grazing cover crops. But what happens when you put the two together? How wide should the corn rows be in order to make space for the cover crop? And is this a profitable way of farming? Byron Long of Long Family Farm at Barrhead County, Alberta Read More Grazing corn is becoming increasingly more common.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 6, 2025

The national umbrella organization representing Canadas grain, oilseed, pulse and special crop industries is welcoming the North American trade dispute panel ruling against Mexicos restrictions on genetically-modified (GM) corn. The dispute revolves around Mexicos February 2023 presidential corn decree to ban the use of GM corn in dough and tortillas, and to gradually eliminate the Read More The national umbrella organization representing Canadas grain, oilseed, pulse and special crop industries

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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. Daryl Harrison tells RealAgriculture the federal government made the announcement despite knowing they cannot unilaterally implement these changes, and that no changes can be made until after the Read More Saskatchewans provincial agriculture minister is criticizing his federal counterparts

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 12, 2025

Weeds are a constant challenge for farmers, but when they develop resistance to herbicides, the stakes get even higher. For years, the go-to advice was to rotate herbicide groups or mix different modes of action in a single application. While those can still be valuable strategies, this latest approach is making a difference: herbicide layering. Read More Weeds are a constant challenge for farmers, but when they develop resistance to herbicides, the stakes get even higher.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) says it is formally pausing plans to move ahead with two major projects in Regina, Saskatchewan. The proposal to build a renewable diesel production facility and a joint venture canola crush plant has been suspended for the foreseeable future due to regulatory and political uncertainty, potential shifts in low-carbon public policy, Read More Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) says it is formally pausing plans to move ahead with two major projects in Regin

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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. Kody Blois announced the measures late Saturday, on the eve of the expected election call on Sunday, when the Carney government will no longer be able to make funding announcements as Read More Canadas new agriculture minister has proposed making changes to the AgriStability farm business risk management program to support farm

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 10, 2025

After some supercharged years, the used farm equipment market took a tumble in 2024 and farmers can expect to see a further correction in 2025. Thats the take from Greg Peterson, the man farm equipment buyers and sellers more commonly refer to as Machinery Pete. Peterson has been tracking used equipment auction prices for 35 Read More After some supercharged years, the used farm equipment market took a tumble in 2024 and farmers can expect to see a further correction in 2025.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 27, 2025

Theres growing evidence that cover crops have the ability to support sustainably intensified agriculture. Thats the verdict from Purdue University associate agronomy professor Dr. Shalamar Armstrong. He makes a strong case to support the claim that cover crops have the ability to help agriculture produce more crops per acre while also preserving natural resources, including Read More Theres growing evidence that cover crops have the ability to support sustainably intensified agriculture.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Farmers are sounding the alarm on snow loads and structure integrity this winter, as areas of Ontario have been hard hit by lake-effect snow and large snow events. From southern Ontario, up into the Bruce Peninsula, and even in Eastern Ontario, barns and shelters have collapsed under the incredible weight of snow. Stewart Skinner, hog Read More Farmers are sounding the alarm on snow loads and structure integrity this winter, as areas of Ontario have been hard hit by lake-effect snow and large sn

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 7, 2025

Much of the focus of soil conservation practices emphasize decreasing the movement of soil by wind and water erosion. These forms of soil movement are costly from a soil health, farm productivity, and environmental standpoint, however they are not the largest erosion risk to a field. That honour belongs to tillage erosion the act Read More Much of the focus of soil conservation practices emphasize decreasing the movement of soil by wind and water erosion.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Canadian governments plan to inject another $300 million into its On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) over the next three years is drawing sharp criticism from the chair of the Wheat Growers Association. 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 The Canadian governments plan to inject another $300 million into its On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) over th

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) has announced a $4 million effort, with backing from the federal government, Maple Leaf Foods, and Nutrien, to develop and scale tools to measure, report, and verify (MRV) soil carbon, potentially unlocking new sources of revenue for farmers. The development of a simple MRV system will allow farmers Read More The Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Agri-food (CANZA) has announced a $4 million effort, with backing from the federal government, Maple

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 27, 2025

A federal appeals court in the U.S. has sided with AGCO and Precision Planting in a long-running legal dispute with John Deere over high-speed planter patents. On Friday, Jan. 24, a judge with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld an earlier U.S. District Court jury ruling, ruling in favour of AGCO Read More A federal appeals court in the U.S. has sided with AGCO and Precision Planting in a long-running legal dispute with John Deere over high-speed planter patents.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 7, 2025

Massey Ferguson says its new Hesston double small square baler is a perfect fit for farmers facing labour shortages and tight harvest windows. With the MF SB.1436DB small square baler, farmers can now produce two rows of bales per field pass. In this report from Commodity Classic at Denver, Colorado, Jessica Williamson, Masseys hay and Read More Massey Ferguson says its new Hesston double small square baler is a perfect fit for farmers facing labour shortages and tight harvest windows.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 25, 2025

It was a very lofty week for live cattle futures, as February and April contracts crossed $200 per contract for the first time. Driven by tightening supplies and strong demand by consumers around the world, beef has seen exceptional price appreciation. Cash cattle markets traded above $200 average last week for the first time ever, Read More It was a very lofty week for live cattle futures, as February and April contracts crossed $200 per contract for the first time.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 2, 2025

Submitted by Lauren Comin, Seeds Canada and Tyler McCann, CAPI Canadian farmers increasing concerns about whether they will be able to continue to get the new varieties they need is warranted. Improved genetics, in the form of new varieties, are critical to boosting profitability and productivity on the farm, helping farmers manage disease pressures and Read More Submitted by Lauren Comin, Seeds Canada and Tyler McCann, CAPI Canadian farmers increasing concerns about whether they will be able to

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 13, 2025

The Canadian Canola Growers Association is sounding the alarm over the fallout of Chinas tariffs on Canadian canola.The 100 per cent tariff on canola meal and canola oil (but not seed) was announced late last week and is set to take effect March 20, 2025. Rick White, president and CEO of CCGA, says that its Read More The Canadian Canola Growers Association is sounding the alarm over the fallout of Chinas tariffs on Canadian canola.The 100 per cent tariff on canola meal and canola oil (but not se

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Whats the difference between a soil test and tissue testing? Its pretty simple soil tests measure available nutrients while tissue tests assess nutrient uptake and utilization. Growers use both practices to manage crop nutrients and understanding the nuances of each method plays a key role in ensuring crops have timely access to nutrients, say Read More Whats the difference between a soil test and tissue testing?

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 18, 2025

While much of the hype around plant-based foods has subsided from a few years ago, McDonalds is once again exploring whether theres demand in Canada for a meatless burger. Starting March 18, the fast food behemoth is testing a new sandwich, called the McVeggie, at select restaurants in British Columbia, Ontario, and New Brunswick. The Read More While much of the hype around plant-based foods has subsided from a few years ago, McDonalds is once again exploring whether theres demand in Canada for

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 3, 2025

Wireless technology has been making its way into almost every aspect of life and continues to make its way into modern seeding equipment. Jordan Henderson, territory sales manager for Bourgault Industries, explains how the company has spent the last five years designing the new Bourgault Intelligent Control (BiC) seed controller. The controller has been used Read More Wireless technology has been making its way into almost every aspect of life and continues to make its way into modern seeding eq

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 6, 2025

Across much of Canada, there have traditionally been very few options for landowners to get paid for the overall value created by land conservation. Whether its grassland, farmland, or a different form of natural habitat, the broader societal benefits of that land often go unrecognized. Instead, land is converted, sold, and developed for uses that Read More Across much of Canada, there have traditionally been very few options for landowners to get paid for the overall value created by land conse

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 15, 2025

The new year is rocking and rolling in the best way the opportunities for learning just keep coming! In this weeks episode of Wheat Petes Word, host Peter Johnson shares and discusses some of the key questions discussed at the South West Ag Conference and more. From early sulphur decisions, to stressing wheat (on Read More The new year is rocking and rolling in the best way the opportunities for learning just keep coming!

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 17, 2025

Could everyday consumer waste be an effective soil amendment that promotes a healthy microbial soil community and contribute to productive and profitable crops? Theres a growing body of scientific evidence that supports the practice and research being conducted by the University of Albertas Dr. Derek MacKenzie is poised to share new understanding of how waste Read More Could everyday consumer waste be an effective soil amendment that promotes a healthy microbial soil community and contribute to

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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 million to match federal AgriStability funding during a visit to the Maple Leaf Foods hog processing plant at Brandon, Man. on Read More The Manitoba government has announced provincial funding for a top-up to the AgriStability program that was proposed by federal A

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 21, 2025

Three national organizations representing Canadian farmers and ranchers are calling on the federal government to reverse its decision to administer changes to the capital gains tax that were announced in the federal budget last year. The Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canadian Cattle Association, and Grain Growers of Canada say the increase to the capital gains Read More Three national organizations representing Canadian farmers and ranchers are calling on the federal government to reverse

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