
Op/Ed

Farming still has digital walls to scale
Hurdles between Canadian farms and widespread adoption of digital agriculture technology haven’t changed much

Calling all farmers: What do you want us to ask at the Ag in Motion farm show?
Ag in Motion is back July 15-17, 2025; we want to know the production questions you need our reporters to ask

Grain movement success goes beyond volume
Looking just at Canadian ag export volumes ignores big indicators of supply chain health

Canada’s rural crime problem far from fixed
Farmers on the Prairies are worried about crime rates and safety, but an effective approach to meaningfully reduce rural crime remains out of reach so far

Pork sector under the public’s microscope
Arguing science won’t protect producers from PR problems that are based on emotions or perceived moral high ground

Grain seller beware
Farmers need to be on guard to properly navigate an unstable business climate

Mortgaging the farm
Historical painting still speaks to the all too real financial stresses facing modern farmers in Canada

Co-operatives offer Canada economic opportunity
Locally based economic ecosystems promote resilience in Canada in the face of global uncertainty

Small actions dig deep roots for mental health management
What you do day-to-day matters more than you may realize to those around you, especially if they’re struggling with mental health

Canadian agricultural exports at record pace so far this year
Despite all the hubbub about tariffs and trade wars, Canada’s ag exports in 2025 are flowing at record pace