Gord Gilmour

Gord Gilmour

Publisher, Manitoba Co-operator, and Senior Editor, News and National Affairs, Glacier FarmMedia

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Gord Gilmour has been writing about agriculture in Canada for more than 30 years. He's an award winning journalist and columnist who's currently the publisher of the Manitoba Co-operator and senior editor, news and national affairs for Glacier FarmMedia. He grew up on a grain and oilseed operation in east-central Saskatchewan that his brother still owns and operates, and occasionally lets Gord work on, if Gord promises to take it easy on the equipment.

Stories by Gord Gilmour

The flag of Ecuador ripples in the wind with low mountains visible in the background.
News, Tariffs

Canadian government sees agriculture win in free trade agreement with Ecuador

Access for key agriculture exports gained, but not at the cost of supply management

Glacier FarmMedia – Canada has landed a free trade agreement with Ecuador, which the federal government says “delivers strong results for Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector.” Under the new deal Canada gains “unprecedented access” to Ecuador and its population of 18 million people. The agreement includes a dedicated section on agriculture, which contains provisions specific […] Read more
Aaron Stein
News

Stein appointed to manage AFA

Newly-hired executive director will lead formulation of strategic plan

The Alberta Federation of Agriculture has appointed Aaron Stein its new executive director. He’ll be leading the formulation of a five year strategic plan for the group.
Winnipeg’s Buhler Industries, which makes Versatile tractors, Farm King augers and other farm implements, will be privately owned by a Turkish firm under a proposed deal. | File photo
Machinery, News

Buhler Industries going private

Winnipeg tractor and implement maker will be delisted from the TSX

Winnipeg’s Buhler Industries, which makes Versatile tractors, Farm King augers, and other farm implements, will be privately owned by a Turkish firm under a proposed deal.
Case IH’s AF-11 Axial Flow combine in action.
Machinery, News

Winning innovators recognized in Manitoba

A strong field resulted in additional runners-up at this year’s Innovation Showcase that was held during Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon

At the 2025 Manitoba Ag Days 15 exhibitors were given awards in the annual innovation showcase.
These days the literal loose cannon of yore has been displaced by the figurative loose cannon — the unpredictable and uncontrolled individual who can create chaos wherever they go. | Getty Images
Opinion, Tariffs

Loose cannon on board means battening down the hatches

Glacier FarmMedia – The French poet, novelist and playwright Victor Hugo is the first person known to use the term “loose cannon” in print. He was referring to an actual loose cannon that, improperly lashed down, rolled out of control, damaged the ship, and prevented his protagonist, the Marquis de Lantenac, from landing ashore in […] Read more
There are certainly plenty of farms and food processors that ethically employ foreign employees. That won’t matter if the political winds continue to swirl as they are. Agriculture will be asked some tough questions, and the sector will need to have credible answers and be above reproach. | File photo
Opinion

Ag sector must be ready to answer foreign worker questions

Canadian farmers have a long history of employing temporary foreign workers. In 1966, the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program was formed and brought 264 Jamaican workers to Canada to pick apples. That program has functioned well over the years for its intended purpose of filling short-term seasonal positions that weren’t attractive to Canadians. It has grown […] Read more
The Steffes Group has acquired Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers, of Tisdale, Sask., the firm announced in a press release Oct. 18. | Facebook/Steffes Group Inc. photo
Farm Living, Machinery, News

Steffes Group enters Canadian farm auction scene

Glacier FarmMedia – A leader in U.S. farm auctions is coming to Canada. The Steffes Group has acquired Bruce Schapansky Auctioneers, of Tisdale, Sask., the firm announced in a press release Oct. 18. Steffes has been a major auction firm in the U.S. Midwest since its founding in North Dakota in 1960. The organization has […] Read more
VT4PRO includes RNAi-based traits at the Bt protein, and incorporates both above- and below-ground traits to control pests. It delivers the latest in corn rootworm defense below the soil, and adds comprehensive above-ground control. | Gord Gilmour photo
Crop Management, News

Bayer launches VT4PRO at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2024

Sytem includes Bt protein and RNAi, giving three modes of action above ground, two below ground

Glacier FarmMedia – Bayer CropScience is bringing a new weapon to the fight against corn rootworm and other yield-robbing insects. VT4PRO includes RNAi-based traits at the Bt protein, and incorporates both above- and below-ground traits to control pests. It delivers the latest in corn rootworm defense below the soil, and adds comprehensive above-ground control. Related […] Read more

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