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

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