Welcome to another edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio! On today’s show, host Lyndsey Smith checks in with four farmers across Canada. On today’s line-up hear from: Sandi Brock of Staffa, Ont.; Gunter Jochum of St. Francois Xavier, Man.; Jim Wickett of Rosetown, Sask.; and, Jesse Meyer of Woking, Alta. Thoughts on something… Read More
With many still waiting for some actual spring-like weather now three weeks into April, we are checking in with farmers and ranchers across the country on this edition of Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you today by Pioneer Seeds Canada. Host Shaun Haney will see who’s getting started or how much longer… Read More
Since yesterday was our issues panel, the switch-up for the week continues with a Farmer Rapid Fire on this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s show you’ll hear: Tyler Lester of Bloomfield, Ont.; Charlene Whattam of Douglas, Ont.; Gunter Jochum of St. Francois Xavier, Man.; Shaun Dyrland of Kyle, Sask.; and Jason James of… Read More
It would seem that no one has ever told the Jochums that “too many cooks spoil the broth.” Günter, Crystal, and daughter Fiona Jochum farm together just west of Winnipeg, Man. But they don’t just farm as a family, they also farm with Gunter’s brother-in-law. All told, there are a number of managers, and Günter… Read More
Welcome to this Thursday Farmer Rapid Fire edition of RealAg Radio. Today you’ll hear from: Peggy Brekveld of Murillo, Ont., who has a cool and uncommon story of getting into farming; Gunter Jochum of St. Francois Xavier, Man., who’s spending the day on the drill and the and keeping the hamster wheel turning; Jeff Bennett… Read More
The Supreme Court of Canada upheld the federal government’s right to impose a price on carbon on provinces in a decision announced Thursday morning. The decision passed in a 6-3 ruling. The “price of pollution” is set to increase to $170/tonne by 2030. Agriculture producer groups and politicians opposed to the federal carbon taxation policy… Read More
Several farm industry groups are voicing their displeasure of the government’s announcement last week to ramp up the carbon tax over the next 10 years. The Grain Farmers of Ontario say they are “infuriated” by the plan and call it a “continued campaign to tax food production for Canadians.” Previously, the federal government had denied… Read More
This Thursday Farmer Rapid Fire takes us across the country, from one coast just about through to another coast. You’ll hear from: Peter Gredig of Ontario; Rebecca Archibald of Nova Scotia; Gunter Jochum of Manitoba; Devon Walker of Saskatchewan; and, Jesse Meyer of Alberta Plus, Jack Seitz with a SWAT Maps product spotlight! Thoughts on… Read More
Would you, at 40, pick up and move your family across an ocean to farm? That’s what Gunter Jochum’s parents did in 1980, moving from Germany to Manitoba, Canada. Gunter and his family are still farming today, after plenty of change and challenges on the farm. Tune in to this LIVE! Q&A to hear Gunter’s… Read More
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association (WCWGA) has made the decision to cancel its 50th anniversary convention. The convention was scheduled for November 24 and 25, 2020, in Regina, Sask. President Gunter Jochum says going forward with the convention wouldn’t be following health and safety regulations that are in place across the provinces. “We determined… Read More
Welcome to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio and thanks for joining us. It’s Thursday, and you know the drill by now: it’s a Farmer Rapid Fire show. As well as the top ag news stories of the day, we’re going to hear from: Veronica Vermeulen of Milford, N.S.; Peter Gredig of St. Thomas, Ont.;… Read More
Thanks for tuning into RealAg Radio on this Thursday afternoon! On today’s show, we have an exciting Farmer Rapid Fire. You’ll hear: Jeff Nonay, dairy farmer from Edmonton, Alta; Tim Oleksyn, cattle rancher from near Prince Albert, Sask; Gunter Jochum, grain producer from St. Francois Xavier, Man; Peter Gredig, ag nerd and grain producer from… Read More
It’s one of our favourite days of the week here at RealAgriculture: time for a Farmer Rapid Fire! On today’s panel you’ll hear: Jeff Nonay of Alta; Tim Oleksyn of Sask; Gunter Jochum of Man; Peter Gredig of Ont; and Neil McGregor of Ont. As well, stay tuned for the top ag news of the… Read More
Today’s episode of RealAg Radio is filled with all things farming, straight from the farmers themselves. That’s right — we’re bringing back our Farmer Rapid Fire series! You’ll learn what is on their minds, how they are making out with their spring plans, how they are dealing with some of the commodity markets, and more…. Read More
Today’s episode is a special one, featuring farmers from across Canada, with updates on crop conditions, harvest quality and yields, and much more. Hear from Kent Erickson and Kevin Serfas (Alberta); Rob Stone (Saskatchewan); Gunther Jochum (Manitoba); Peter Gredig and Shawn Schill (Ontario). Have feedback on the show? Connect with host Shaun Haney via email [email protected],… Read More
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