A new proposal by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase renewable fuel volume obligations (RVOs) is sending ripples through North America’s oilseed markets. While the jump to 5.6 billion gallons by 2026 exceeded industry expectations, it comes with a significant caveat for Canadian canola. In this RealAg Radio interview, Shaun Haney speaks with... Read More
Category: US Ag Policy
As the U.S. Congress inches forward on its budget reconciliation bill, farmers and agribusiness stakeholders are eyeing major implications for farm policy and international trade. What's going on? For those answers, Shaun Haney speaks with veteran D.C. policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer about the evolving political landscape and what it means for North American agriculture. Wiesemeyer... Read More
With global trade uncertainty and growing U.S. crush capacity, renewable fuels are no longer just an environmental solution—they’re a key market stabilizer for the North American soybean market. Last week, Shaun Haney stopped by the Clean Fuels Alliance booth and caught up with Greg Anderson, Nebraska farmer and board member of the Nebraska Soybean Board,... Read More
This week was a busy one in Washington, D.C. for Canadians, as not only was Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House, but I was at the United State Department of Agriculture with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. It was a well-timed trip for both the PM and me, given all of the... Read More
As geopolitical tensions ripple across continents, Canada finds itself increasingly impacted by events well beyond its borders—from a shifting U.S. foreign policy to renewed conflict in South Asia. In this episode of Frontlines, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney and Jacob Shapiro, director of research at Bespoke Group, unpack how current global events are reshaping Canadian trade, politics,... Read More
On March 27, RealAgriculture and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) hosted a webinar to discuss the future of the Canada-U.S. trade relationship, as the Trump administration's trade agenda has become the prevailing issue in the Canadian election campaign. The webinar started with Shaun Haney getting a firmer understanding of the White House's strategy in... Read More
There are a lot of challenges facing agricultural producers in North America at this time in history, and while a lot of the ones commonly discussed are those that face farmers on the ground, the ones that crossover into government and policy can be just as challenging. As the farming population shrinks, Sean McCarty, government... Read More
It was only a matter of time before tariffs became a reality for Mexico, Canada, and China. While the U.S. president was talking about fentanyl and illegal immigration, he was really focused on something much more concerning for Canada: structural monetary change. Many people continue to think about Trump 2.0 as if it's 1.0, and... Read More
Even before today's Ukraine/U.S. meeting in the Oval Office, geopolitical positions are shifting at an alarming pace. Are countries ready for the full impact of Donald Trump's trade and diplomatic policies? To begin to unpack the changes both domestically and internationally, Jacob Shapiro of Bespoke Group and Shaun Haney sit down for another episode of... Read More
It has been a fascinating winter of talking to audiences across Canada and the United States during this period of political wrangling and dramatic shifts in trade policy and economics. The United States is setting out on a new 4-year administration under Donald Trump, while Canada edges ever closer to a federal election in 2025.... Read More