One year in to navigating a global pandemic, it’s clear that the economic health of consumers is ailing, but it’s difficult to measure by how much; and until COVID-19 passes, any economic recovery in Canada is strained. “It’s interesting, when we think back to a year ago, just before the pandemic really began to bear… Read More
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Welcome to today’s RealAg Radio; we appreciate you taking time out of your day to tune in. You’ll hear: A clip from yesterday’s RealAg LIVE! with Josh Linville of StoneX, on the fertilizer market; Jennifer Green of the Canadian Biogas Association; and, Doug Porter, chief economist with BMO, on where the consumer is economically in… Read More
The Canadian economy has been healthy as of late, which has many farmers with higher debt levels somewhat concerned about interest rate increases in the near future. Farmers have enjoyed a low interest rate environment for quite some time, but the reality is – the Bank of Canada has some some decisions to make. Additionally… Read More