Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada. Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Josh Boersen of Gadshill, Ont.; Drew Spoelstra of Binbrook, Ont.; Rob Stone of Davidson, Sask.; and, Kevin Serfas of Turin, Alta. Plus, we will hear western agronomist Mike Weir… Read More
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We have an action-packed week so we’re switching things up with a Tuesday edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Chris Moore of Kinburn, Ont.; Kevin Serfas of Turin, Alta.; Josh Boersen of Gadshill, Ont.; and Lesley Rae Kelly of Watrous, Sask. Thoughts on something we talked… Read More
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s edition of the Farmer Rapid Fire! On today’s show, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada, we will hear from: John-Wiebe Dykstra of Salisbury, N.B.; Scott Perkin of Elgin, Man.; Jim Hale of Lancer, Sask.; Kevin Serfas of Turin, Alta. We will also hear from Trevor Herzog, area agronomist… Read More
Since the federal government has published its plan detailing expectations of carbon emissions reductions by 2030, it’s certainly been the hot topic of many farming conversations. The Dairy Farmers of Canada has made a commitment for dairy to be net-zero targets for 2050, while the Grain Growers of Canada have acknowledged they will work with… Read More
Thursdays are for catching up with farmer’s across the country. Find out how they are making out for their prep for spring…and spoiler alert, one of our farmers is already putting crop into the ground. Today on RealAg Radio, you’ll hear: Brett Israel of Mapleton, Ont.; Dwayne Leslie of Poplar Point, Man.; Tim Oleskyn of… Read More
Corn imports into Western Canada from the U.S. have risen dramatically following the 2021 drought, but cattle feeders in Alberta say unpredictable shipments are not keeping up with demand. In some cases, feedlots say they are scraping together the last of their feed supplies, and are banking on delayed trains still arriving in time to… Read More
When parliament returns November 22, the Canadian government will be led by a 39 member cabinet that was announced earlier this week. Heading up the agriculture file will be returning Ag Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau. Other departments with a significant impact on agriculture include the ministries of environment, trade, and health. On Thursday, RealAg Radio host… Read More
It’s Thursday, so you know what that means — it’s time for a Farmer Rapid Fire! On today’s RealAg Radio, you’ll hear from: Steve Twynstra of Ailsa Craig, Ont.; Jennifer Doelman of Douglas, Ont.; Simon Ellis of Wawanesa, Man.; Corey Loessin of Radisson, Sask.; and, Kevin Serfas of Turin, Alta. Thoughts on something we talked… Read More
Today is Thursday, and that means a Farmer Rapid Fire! On today’s show you’ll hear from: Jennifer Doelman of Douglas, Ont.; Steve Twynstra of Elsa Craig, Ont.; Murray Froebe of Carman, Man.; Devon Walker of Lashburn, Sask.; and, Kevin Serfas of Turin, Alta. Thoughts on something we talked about on the show? Connect with host… Read More
This week’s Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio has confirmed one thing: there is some serious drought out there — especially across the southern parts of Western Canada. The severity changes pending what pocket you belong to, but even areas such as the Palliser Triangle, which is known for its dry climate, is facing extreme… Read More