Dynasty, a University of Guelph dark red kidney bean innovation recognized for its high yield, disease resistance and adaptability, has earned the school’s 2024 Innovation of the Year. Dr. Peter Pauls, professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture at the Ontario Agricultural College, developed Dynasty with research technician Tom Smith. The cross that led to Dynasty was initiated… Read More
Category: Ag Business
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. That’s 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
Richardson International will have a new chief executive officer for the first time in nearly three decades. Hartley Richardson, chair of Richardson’s board, announced the appointment of Darwin Sobkow as incoming president and chief executive officer of the Winnipeg-based multinational grain and food ingredient company on Monday. Sobkow will replace Curt Vossen, who is retiring… Read More
Saskatoon, Sask.-based MustGrow Biologics says it has completed its purchase of NexusBioAg from Univar Solutions, as of December 31, 2024. The acquisition provides MustGrow with NexusBioAg’s existing biological and fertilizer product lines, as well as a sales, marketing, and distribution division in Canada, with the opportunity to expand the division’s operations into the U.S. The… Read More
MNP has announced its plan to acquire 21 of BDO Canada’s offices, bringing more than 40 partners and 420 team members into the MNP fold. The transaction is set to include locations in B.C., Alberta, Ontario, and P.E.I. — provinces where both firms have offices. The two firms are aligned in their commitment to maintaining… Read More
John Buhler, the visionary farm equipment entrepreneur who founded Buhler Industries—makers of Versatile tractors and Farm King equipment—passed away on Dec. 21. Buhler, 91, had experienced a stroke in the last few weeks, according to reporting by CBC. He originally acquired Standard Gas Engine Works in Morden, Manitoba in 1969, and renamed it Farm King… Read More
The board of directors of Protein Industries Canada has named Robert Hunter as the organization’s new CEO. 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
The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) is for executive leaders in agriculture, but you don’t need to be an executive to join the program, says program administrator Gabrielle Ferguson. Established in 1984, AALP has been helping to develop leaders in agriculture for 40 years. At the Ontario Federation of Agriculture annual general meeting last month,… Read More
Alberta-based grain buyer Agfinity Inc. formally declared bankruptcy this week, owing more than $5.06 million to 181 creditors, according to bankruptcy filings released Nov. 26. 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
Farming is a high-stress profession that sees many participants shouldering heavy loads of worry and anxiety that can lead to burnout. 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