Southwestern Ontario is home to some of Canada’s most productive farmland, and a “perfect storm” of low interest rates, stretches of high commodity prices and relatively good weather have driven farmland prices to dizzying heights in the region. Ryan Parker from London, Ont.- based Valco Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants, which produces an annual survey… Read More
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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… 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. 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
Last year was one of significant turmoil in the grain markets, rife with labour disruptions, and grain handling company failures. It was also one for BIG things, such as giant feedlots and workshops, like those featured in our top stories of the year. Scroll on for RealAg’s top 24 or 2024!
From cool farm shops to new tractors and a stack of crop school agronomic and management info, our RealAg videos featured something for everyone in 2024. If you missed them, here’s your must-watch Top 10 video list from the last year. We’ll count down to #1 — our most watched video of the year. Here… Read More
The announced withdrawal of six major farm groups from the Sustainable Ag Strategy steering committee is a safe move for two reasons. First, there is little belief that the current government has a chance at forming the next government, and the Conservative government-in-waiting will most likely abandon the process anyway. Second, farmers see environmental policies… Read More
It’s World Soil Day. December 5, the international day to celebrate soil, was first recommended by the International Union of Soil Sciences in 2002. This year, the theme is ‘Caring for soils: measure, monitor, manage.’ With over 95 per cent of our food coming from the soil and soil supplying 15 of the 18 naturally… 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
Protecting farmland, strengthening business risk management programs, and ensuring the future of agricultural education and research are top priorities for Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner as the prospect of a 2025 provincial election draws nearer. While addressing delegates attending the Ontario Federation of Agriculture annual general meeting last week, Schreiner took direct aim… Read More
Drew Spoelstra has been re-elected to a second, one-year term as president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). The Binbrook, Ont., dairy and crop farmer was chosen to lead the provincial farm lobby at an executive meeting following the conclusion of the organization’s annual convention in Toronto this week. “I appreciate the trust and… Read More