Video: Understanding Food Trends
What’s next for the retail food industry? John Scott, economist and president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, examines the current trends in food and which he feels have staying power.

Video: Navigating Change in Agribusiness
Curt Vossen, President of Richardson International Limited, looks at global trends in agriculture and what to look for in the future.

Video: Outlook on Canadian Agriculture Len Penner, President of Cargill Limited, shares his views on Canadian agriculture and what the industry needs to do to remain successful.

Video: FCC Forums Backstage – Talking Leadership with General Rick Hillier
General Rick Hillier explains some of his favourite leadership phrases and how they speak to innovative and inspirational leadership.

Video: Controlling Livestock Cross-Contamination
Jean-Paul Laforest, Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at Laval University, talks about the importance of food safety, including safety measures the industry has implemented to control cross-contamination and monitor antibiotic use.

Video: Management Moment: Buy, Lease or Custom Hire?
When it comes to farm equipment, there is no easy answer. This Management Moment video explores some of the advantages and drawbacks of each.

Video: Management Moment: Share the Wealth, Keep the Employee
Discover how sharing your business’ success with your staff can help you motivate and retain your employees.

Video: Weather Trends and Wheat Yields from FarmTech 2013
Kevin Hursh speaks with meteorologist Drew Lerner about Western Canada’s 2013 weather outlook. He also speaks with cereal specialist Peter Johnson on ways to dramatically increase wheat yields. From FarmTech 2013 in Edmonton.

Video: Ask an Expert: Creating a Marketing Plan with Victor Aideyan
Victor Aideyan, Senior Risk Management Consultant with HISGRAIIN Commodities Inc., explains the steps you need to take to create an effective commodity marketing plan.

Video: Canola and Pea Market Outlook from FarmTech 2013
Kevin Hursh gets canola and pea price predictions from market analysts David Drodz, Thomas Mielke and Chuck Penner at Farm Tech 2013 in Edmonton.

Video: Ask an Expert: The Value of Good Data
Is now the right time for new equipment? How much profit will you see from this year’s crop? Analyzing the numbers is easy when you have accounting software designed for agriculture. There are a number of ag-specific accounting software programs on the market. Which one is right for you?

Video: Ask an Expert: Customers, Partners and Your Value Chain with Martin Gooch
Your value chain is about meaningful relationships. To ensure your value chain is right for your business, it’s important that you ask the right questions. Martin Gooch, Director of the Value Chain Management Centre, tells you what to look for when building these relationships.

Video: Management Moment: Build a brand for success
Building a strong brand helps your operation gain familiarity and credibility, which can lead to value-added opportunities. It helps your customers understand the people and production behind their food -- making them more likely to return and support your operation.

Video: Management Moment: Farmer to CEO
The more time you spend doing physical work, the less time you have for marketing or managing employees. If this sounds like you, you may need to shift into a managers role. If your operation keeps expanding, it might be time to hire a manager and shift into the position of CEO.

Video: Breeding research increases nutrition in crops
The Crop Development Centre at the University of Saskatchewan has developed over 300 crop varieties since 1971. Dr. Kofi Agblor explains how conventional breeding can increase micronutrients in pulse crops.

Video: Management Moment: Will and Estate Planning
What are your plans for your farm after you’re gone? Whatever the plan, you need a will and an estate plan to achieve it. The sooner you start, the easier the process can be. 

Video: Ask an Expert: Growing and Developing a Value Chain
Find out how important it is to be part of a value chain. Martin Gooch, Director of Value Chain Management Centre in Guelph, explains how you can make better-informed business decisions and reduce your costs.

Video: Choosing the right successor with John Fast
Choosing the right successor for your operation requires a lot of planning – sometimes years of planning. Succession planning expert Dr. John Fast shares stories and wisdom on this all-too-common topic. He explains why it’s so tough for a person who’s been farming for a lifetime to hand over a business they so closely identify with.

Video: Ask an Expert: How do I Reduce Storage Risk?
Hear Tyler Russell explain what you need to know about storing grains. There’s a lot to consider, including which crops might increase in value, which crops you’ll want to move sooner, and how to take advantage of storage premiums.

Video: Ask an Expert: Know your cost of production
Grain marketing expert Tyler Russell explains how to start creating your risk management plan. Find out what to include, why it’s so important to have one and how to prepare for an unexpected change.

Video: Ask an Expert: Using the Right Tools to Manage Marketing Risk
Learn about things to consider and tools to use when marketing your crops.

Video: Is your farm covered?
Are you and your business properly insured? Learn the importance of working with your insurance agent on an ongoing basis.

Video: Overcoming Challenges in Succession Planning
Dr. John Fast, President of Family Enterprise Solutions, shares tips and strategies to help you create an effective succession plan for your operation.

Video: Management Moment: Know Your Machinery Costs
Discover why calculating and managing your machinery costs is so important for your bottom line.

Video: Ask an Expert: Manage Your Marketing Risk with a Plan
Get the peace of mind and perspective with a well-developed marketing plan.

Video: The New Era of Grain Marketing with the President of Cargill Limited
Len Penner, President of Cargill Limited, discusses the changes for wheat and barley in the new grain marketing environment.

Video: Marketing Wheat, Durum and Barley in a New Era
Mike Jubinville, President of Pro Farmer Canada, sits down with Kevin Hursh to discuss how to navigate through the changes in marketing for wheat, durum and barley.

Video: Ask an Expert: Lead Like a Champion
Olympic human and organizational performance coach Richard Monette shares tips and strategies to overcome barriers to success.

Webinar: Lease or buy? Learn to ask the right questions
Hear the top questions and concerns producers have leasing versus buying equipment.

Video: The future of pulse and specialty crops
Murad Al-Katib, President and CEO of SaskCan Pulse and Alliance Grain Traders, shares his thoughts on the future of the Canadian crop industry with AgriSuccess editor Kevin Hursh.

Video: Management Moment: View Vacation as an Investment
Discover how a vacation is a legitimate investment in your health, relationships and management performance.

Video: Advice for Canadian Crop Producers – Part One
Murad Al-Katib, President and CEO of SaskCan Pulse and Alliance Grain Traders, shares tips for Canadian crop producers with AgriSuccess editor Kevin Hursh.

Video: Advice for Canadian Crop Producers – Part Two
Murad Al-Katib, President and CEO of SaskCan Pulse and Alliance Grain Traders, shares tips for Canadian crop producers with AgriSuccess editor Kevin Hursh.

Video: Community Development and Rural Renewal with Peter Kenyon
Entrepreneur and community enthusiast Peter Kenyon sits down with FCC to discuss strategies for rural revitalization.

Video: Vision and Goal Setting for Effective Farm Management
Goal setting tips from Michelle Painchaud to help you build an action plan for your farm’s future.

Video: The Family Business – Part One
Best-selling author and executive coach David Irvine discusses the challenges of running a family business and how to overcome them. In part one Irvine focuses on the importance of governance, setting goals, holistic leadership and caring for the interests of the family.

Video: The Family Business – Part Two
Best-selling author and executive coach David Irvine continues his discussion of the challenges of running a family business and how to overcome them. In part two Irvine focuses on the importance of accountability and strong character.

Video: Make your on-farm data work harder
The numbers and information you generate should help you make key management decisions.

Video: Intergenerational farming: A case study
Learn how this 300 cow dairy operation has evolved over 76 years and supported three generations of the Breault family.

Video: Protect farm children
Farms are a dangerous place for children. Take steps now to make your farm child proof.