Seeding is only weeks away, but final planting decisions are clouded by a higher degree of uncertainty than usual. Many Canadian crops are expected to face tight margins in 2026, and rising fertilizer prices are adding pressure just as plans are finalized. In our 2026 crop outlook, we noted that crop export pace and cost management […]
If you’ve been watching land prices recently, you’re not alone. The latest FCC Farmland values report shows average farmland values rose another 9.3% last year – matching the pace seen in 2024. FCC has also been tracking Canadian farmland rental rates for years to better understand their relationship to farmland values. Rent to price ratios, however, did […]
The term “dirt cheap” was first recorded in 1819 according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary and is defined as being extremely inexpensive. While this idiom may have accurately described soil, dirt, or land prices centuries ago, farmland today plays a significant role by supplying food, feed, fuel, and fiber globally. Moreover, for most grain and oilseed […]
As you get ready for the busy growing season, catch up and stay inspired by exploring an on-demand event library. You won’t want to miss the new Young Farmer Summit virtual series, now available to watch: FCC Young Farmer Virtual Summit Part 1: Navigate farm transition Part 1 of the Young Farmer Summit as we […]
Conflict happens. It’s a guaranteed part of the human experience. Sparks may fly when opinions collide but if a culture of respect, open communication and shared values is fostered on a farm, those differing viewpoints can instead fuel the flames of innovation. The Keddy family, like most farm families who live and work side-by-side, know this firsthand. […]
The decision to buy or sell farmland is multi-layered, with several angles to consider before deciding whether to put the property on the market or take the plunge and purchase it. Interest rates can impact land price – lower interest rates mean lower overall cost for the land. Chartered accountant Lance Stockbrugger says interest rates […]
Supply and demand dynamics are ever-present and changing, but you can use them to achieve higher profits. The foundation of earning profit through supply and demand is to make the right decisions about what to grow and when to sell it. Justin Shepherd, an FCC Senior Economist, says farmers usually choose what to grow based on […]
Canada’s national average farmland value rose 9.3% in 2025, matching last year’s overall pace of growth. This annual change falls between the 5-year average of 9.5% and the 10-year average of 8.6%, placing current growth in line with the longer-term trend. This post highlights trends in cultivated land, pastureland, and irrigated land. Provincial trends Our […]
Dependable accountants are key to planning success. A do-it-yourself mentality can be good for a lot of things. When it comes to financial planning, though, it’s likely not the best approach. Dependable accountants are the key to planning success, according to Dick Wittman, a farmer and veteran farm finance expert based in the United States. A […]
As if there weren’t enough uncertainties to navigate through, the world economy now has to deal with a new war in the Middle East. The resulting jump in commodity prices, if sustained, is largely positive for Canada, although there are offsetting factors which should not be discounted. We unpack all of that in this edition […]
