Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Grain Growers of Canada has announced the election of a completely new executive to lead the national grain producer organization. Tara Sawyer, a grain farmer from Acme, Alberta and chair of Alberta Grains, has been elected chair of GGC the first female to hold the role.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Grain farming in Ontario has a significant and growing economic impact in the province and across the country. That’s the conclusion of a recent study from business accounting firm MNP prepared for the Grain Farmers of Ontario.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 13, 2024

Ontario students pursing post-secondary education in one of several disciplines are being invited to apply to the Grain Farmers of Ontario Legacy Scholarship. Up to 10 scholarships of $5,000 per recipient will be awarded annually, and up to five may be awarded to students pursuing non-agriculture-specific studies.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Scott Shelladay, host of The Cow Guy on RFD-TV, says that next week’s report will be crucial to grain market moves, markets that have been weathering news of. Scott Shelladay, host of The Cow Guy on RFD-TV, says that next week’s report will be crucial to grain market moves, markets that have been weathering news of.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 31, 2024

Alberta Grains, the new organization formed through the amalgamation of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, held its first annual general meeting this week at Calgary. The organization named its inaugural board, with Tara Sawyer as chair. Scott Jespersen will serve as first vice-chair, and Devin Hartzler as second vice-chair.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 25, 2024

AGCO Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the majority of its Grain & Protein business to American Industrial Partners (AIP) in an all-cash transaction valued at US$700 million, subject to working capital and other customary closing adjustments. Read More

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Real Agriculture

JULY 4, 2024

For this early July grain market update, we. For this early July grain market update, we. Read More Big corn acres in the U.S. and dandy looking crops in the west have created a bit of a supply issue for markets, one that could be helped by some serious export demand.

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Real Agriculture

MAY 16, 2024

Instead, Brian Voth, founder of IntelliFarm, draws parallels between the current NBA playoffs and grain markets: grab the bounce and don’t miss the free throw, because that’s about as good as it’s going to get. Farmers waiting for a market rally and continued uptick in crop prices could be waiting a very long time.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Canadian Grain Commission will now deliver the Soy Quality Program, in partnership with Soy Canada and supported by Producteurs de Grains du Quebec, Grain Farmers of Ontario, and the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In this episode of the Farm Safety Roundup, host Shaun Haney is joined by Ryan Dick, Health and Safety Consultant from Workplace Safety and Prevention Services, to discuss a critical topic: grain entrapment. This hidden hazard is ever-present in the grain industry and poses a high risk to anyone working in or around grain bins….

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 24, 2024

Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay has announced the appointment of David Hunt as the new chief commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission. Hunt will replace Doug Chorney, whose term expires at the end of April. Chorney chose to not re-apply for the job. Hunt has worked for the Manitoba government since 2007, starting as a.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Grain markets, with the possible exception of soybeans, appear to have bottomed out, and are showing signs they’re entering a period of sideways trade, says the president of grain market consulting firm Intellifarm.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 14, 2024

The new crop year begins August 1, 2024, and each year the Canadian Grain Commission provides an update on grain grading changes and variety designations taking effect for the upcoming crop marketing cycle. Read More

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 26, 2024

For those following the grain markets, how do you tease out seasonal lows or ticks lower versus bigger issues dragging on prices? Read More For those following the grain markets, how do you tease out seasonal lows or ticks lower versus bigger issues dragging on prices? Read More

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 24, 2024

Let’s hope grain markets fare better than the Winnipeg Jets did in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup playoff game last night, but if they don’t Jon Driedger, disappointed Jets fan and market analyst with Leftfield Commodity Research, says there’s still reasons to sell small into price rallies. Where are we at right now?

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Real Agriculture

JULY 17, 2023

Russia has terminated an agreement that allowed for Ukraine grain movement through the Black Sea, claiming its own agriculture products are not being allowed through the trade corridor. Grain shipments through the region were largely. Read More

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Real Agriculture

JULY 30, 2023

Nearly as important as how you grow your grain, is how you choose to dry it—and AGI mixed flow dryers are built to make the most of this key step in your grain production process. It all comes down to their game-changing “mixed flow” design, first developed by Vertec to address the shortcomings of traditional. Read More

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Canadian Grain Commission will now deliver the Soy Quality Program, in partnership with Soy Canada and supported by Producteurs de Grains du Quebec, Grain Farmers of Ontario, and the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Transport Canada is launching consultations regarding some of its rail policies, including the maximum revenue entitlement for grain shipments, extended interswitching, shortlines, and other regulations that fundamentally affect grain transportation.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Thousands of Canadian farmers and G3 customers are already familiar with the state-of-the-art infrastructure at G3 facilities that creates more delivery opportunities and saves them time and money when hauling grain. The Winnipeg-based company is using technology to create new efficiencies for farmers. Read More

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The grain market doldrums arent a demand problem, but a production problem but that production success is cold comfort for farmers looking for a bump in crop prices to reward those extra bushels, says Jody Lawrence, founder of Strategic Trading Advisors.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 26, 2023

On this episode, hear from: Mike Flynn, new and first executive director of Alberta Grains, introduces himself and why he chose agriculture; Dave Carey, with the Canadian Canola Growers on the Senate holding up Bill C-234; and, Kelvin Heppner, with RealAgriculture, to.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 18, 2023

The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) welcomes Kyle Larkin as its new executive director. Larkin will assume the post from interim ED, Tyler Bjornson. Prior to joining the GGC, Larkin served as vice-president at Impact Public Affairs, a national public affairs firm.

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Farmers Weekly

AUGUST 23, 2023

Farmers Weekly Demand for increased handling capacity as farms grow and produce bigger volumes of grain and oilseed crops has prompted Leeds Welding Company (LWC) to develop its largest toe-tip bulk handling bucket.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Well, there are some fireworks over grocery store prices and what’s really driving food costs, a plant breeding technique is edging ever-closer to the finish line, and farmers are weighing in on a proposed grain company acquisition. On this episode of RealAg Politics, host Shaun. On this episode of RealAg Politics, host Shaun.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 27, 2023

A new face to agriculture, but certainly not a new face on Parliament Hill, Kyle Larkin has stepped up to lead the Grain Growers of Canada. Read More A new face to agriculture, but certainly not a new face on Parliament Hill, Kyle Larkin has stepped up to lead the Grain Growers of Canada.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

On this episode, host Shaun Haney is back from Germany and is joined by RealAgriculture’s in-house agronomist, Peter Johnson, to discuss: Autonomy to help dealing with labour issues; Yields and quality concern in the corn harvest; and, Enough corn for an on-farm grain dryer. We will also hear a. We will also hear a. Read More

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Alberta-based grain buyer Agfinity Inc. Farmers’ concerns about not getting paid for grain that was sold and picked up by the company started surfacing on social media and elsewhere in early 2024. Agfinity’s operations, headquartered… Read More Alberta-based grain buyer Agfinity Inc.

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Farmers Weekly

JULY 26, 2023

Farmers Weekly Wheat markets are fairly bullish in the short term, with damage to Ukrainian grain infrastructure, reduced yields in the EU and poorer crop conditions in the US all supporting prices. Chicago, Paris and UK wheat futures have all made gains during the past week.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the grain dealer licence and primary elevator licences of grain company Purely Canada Foods Corp., Grain farmers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta may be owed money by this company for grain deliveries, says the CGC. Purely Canada Foods was in the.

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Farmers Weekly

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Work on the introduction of digital passports has been ongoing for a number of years, with industry groups made up of representatives from merchants, hauliers and industry bodies all […] The post Farmers views sought on future of digital grain passports appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Farmers Weekly

AUGUST 3, 2023

Farmers Weekly Profits increased on the year for most of the major UK grain merchants during their 2021-22 financial years. The financial resilience of grain traders is a critical consideration for farm businesses.

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Farmers Weekly

AUGUST 16, 2023

Farmers Weekly Four people have been arrested in relation to the collapse in 2021 of Scottish grain merchant Alexander Inglis & Son.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 25, 2024

New Holland is touting its recent joint venture with Raven industries as an opportunity for grain growers to access grain cart automation that can reduce cart operator stress and also reduce grain spillage.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 6, 2023

The Canada Grains Council (CGC) is announcing new board leadership. Pierre Petelle will take the place as chair, and Greg Cherewyk as vice-chair of its board of directors. Petelle brings expertise in strategic direction and collaboration, as president and CEO of CropLife Canada.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

There isn’t really any more crop in storage than is average for this time of year, says Steve Kell, grain merchandiser with Kell Grain, however current prices and price outlooks has many farmers less than enthused about pricing ’24 crop. Kell notes that prices are 25 per cent lower than last year at this time, Read More

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 25, 2024

The national industry association that represents the Canadian cereal grains value chain is navigating some internal upheaval, as multiple grain company members have notified the organization of their intent to withdraw their membership in Cereals Canada.

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