Canada’s ethanol industry is facing a competitiveness challenge just as biofuel policy is meant to drive growth, raising questions about whether domestic production can keep pace with rising demand. In this interview, Shaun Haney speaks with Deb Conlon, director of government relations with the Grain Farmers of Ontario, about the role ethanol plays in the... Read More
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The research farm that serves as a hub for beef and forage research in Manitoba will see its land base expand by 42 per cent through a partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC). DUC is contributing 467 acres known as the "Odanah Pasture" to the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) Brookdale Research Farm near... Read More
The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program is recognizing its mentors for the 2025–2026 program year, highlighting a broad cross-section of expertise supporting the next generation of Canada’s beef industry. Each year, CYL selects 16 participants aged 18 to 35 from across the country, pairing them with industry leaders for a nine-month mentorship focused on... Read More
As BASF celebrates 30 years of InVigor canola, BASF Agricultural Solutions has announced $27 million towards updating and expanding its Saskatoon Canola Breeding Centre of Innovation. Construction is set to begin this spring and will continue through the end of 2027, adding breeding capacity and advanced automation for the InVigor hybrid canola breeding program. Farmers... Read More
One of the largest purchasers, processors, and exporters of canola is back as a member of the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) after an eight-year hiatus. Richardson International, the parent company of Richardson Pioneer, formally rejoined the national canola industry group at its annual general meeting on March 12, 2026. Richardson withdrew its funding from... Read More
The path to renewing the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) appears to be facing stronger headwinds as the renewal timeline winds down. In a fireside chat at the Canadian Crops Convention in Toronto this week, U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, joined Erin Gowriluk of the Canada Grains Council to discuss the status of the Canada–U.S.... Read More
It's unclear at this time who, precisely, is leading Canada's largest wool buyer and retail outlet for Canadian Sheep Identification Program (CSIP) tags, but it is no longer Morgan Moore. The desktop version of the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers' website listed Moore as the General Manager on Monday; however, today, the website lists "CCWG executive... Read More
War in Iran and blockage of a key global oil shipping route have sent diesel prices sharply higher, creating uncertainty for world energy supply and farmers who rely heavily on diesel. Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, joined RealAg's Shaun Haney to discuss the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the... Read More
Canada’s wheat breeding system has delivered strong returns for farmers for decades, but a new review suggests the current model is facing growing pressure and may require significant transformation to remain competitive. The report was commissioned by the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), which consists of the three Prairie province wheat grower organizations – Alberta... Read More
We know that for many farms, 2026 will be a challenging year financially due to commodity prices that are not keeping pace with the cost of production. Farmers see more risk than in 2025, creating strain even for the best farm managers. With eighty two percent of farmers expecting to have access to capital, your... Read More