The federal government is extending the higher interest-free portion on cash advances for 2026. Coinciding with the start of the government's new fiscal year on April 1, Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald announced the interest-free limit under the Advance Payments Program (APP) for 2026 will be maintained at $250 thousand for non-canola advances. By default in... Read More
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United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) has completed its acquisition of key assets of AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd. after receiving final approval from the Saskatchewan Court of King's Bench on March 31. UFA's $48.2 million bid was the top offer for the Saskatoon-based crop input provider, which entered creditor protection in December 2025. The assets... Read More
Dr. Thomas Francis Funk, PhD, passed away peacefully Sunday March 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and lasting impact on all who knew him. Tom was the devoted husband of Jane for 55 wonderful years, and a loving father to Justin (Elisha). Tom took immense pride in being Grandpa to Isabelle and... Read More
The Canadian Cattle Association has issued a statement on proposed changes to livestock traceability, as currently proposed under Part XV of the Health of Animals regulations, saying: "After extensive producer engagement and input from provincial beef organizations, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) does not support proceeding with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) currently proposed... Read More
RealAgriculture and Bayer Crop Science Canada are partnering to create a national conversation on the future of canola, launching a multi-episode series on RealAg Radio beginning March 31. The multi-episode conversation series will bring industry experts and farmers together to tackle real challenges and opportunities in the Canadian canola value chain. The Future of Canola... Read More
American biofuel industry and farm groups who represent corn, soybean, and canola growers are applauding record-high renewable fuel mandates announced by the Trump administration on Friday. The biofuel requirements are also expected to support demand for canola grown in Canada, at least until 2028, while putting further pressure on Canadian ethanol producers. The long-awaited renewable... Read More
The federal government is planning to extend the income tax deferral period for livestock producers in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba who received compensation for animals ordered to be destroyed due to the 2024 and 2025 bovine tuberculosis events. On Friday, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Heath MacDonald, announced that the government intends to propose... Read More
The Canadian government has committed to developing a "National Agricultural Soil Health Strategy" together with the Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC). Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald joined Senator Rob Black and SCCC representatives to announce the development of the strategy on Parliament Hill on Thursday. “Healthy soils are the foundation of a strong and sustainable... Read More
Manitoba farm equipment dealer genAG is expanding south into the U.S. Northern Plains. CLAAS of America has announced genAG will open new full-line CLAAS dealerships near Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Minot, North Dakota, with a third location planned near Bismarck to provide service and parts support. “These new dealerships represent an important investment for CLAAS... Read More
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to rattle fertilizer markets, creating both price volatility and supply concerns for Ontario grain farmers heading into spring. At the Grain Farmers of Ontario March Classic in Niagara Falls, Gus Ternoey, GFO executive committee member, says the U.S.- Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz... Read More