How is it Thursday already?! We keep getting surprised by how fast the weeks go sometimes, but time flies when you’re having fun! Thursdays mean Farmer Rapid Fire around here, and on today’s show you’ll hear from: Steve Twynstra of Ailsa Craig, Ont., who’s real busy prepping for 2021 with computer work, the shop, and… Read More
It’s Thursday, so that can only mean one thing — it’s time for a Farmer Rapid Fire! On today’s show, you’ll hear: Scott Keller of New Norway, Alta.; Andrea Stroeve-Sawa of Taber Alta.; Devon Walker of Lashburn, Sask.; Murray Froebe of Homewood, Man.; and, Steve Twynstra of Ailsa Craig, Ont.; Thoughts on something we talked… Read More
By many accounts, if the sun shines and the creek don’t rise, there’s a monster spring wheat crop coming in the west. But don’t just take our word for it; mounting evidence from several sources points to a rather large spring wheat supply building in Western Canada. Jon Driedger, senior market analyst with LeftField Commodity… Read More
How is it Thursday already? Those long weekends can really throw the timing off. But you know what today means — Farmer Rapid Fire here on RealAg Radio. This Thursday’s segment brings together: Murray Froebe from near Carman, Man.; Scott Keller from New Norway, Alta.; Corey Loessin from Radisson, Sask.; and, Ken Schaus from near… Read More
It’s Thursday, and by now you know what that means! It’s time for a Farmer Rapid Fire — where we check up with farmers across the country. On today’s panel, you’ll hear: Doug McColm of Godmanchester, Que.; Andrea Stroeve-Sawa of Taber, Alta.; Scott Keller of New Norway, Alta.; Murray Froebe of Carman, Man.; and Steve… Read More
It’s Thursday, and that means its one of our favourite days of the week here at RealAgriculture, as it’s time for a Farmer Rapid Fire! On today’s episode of RealAg Radio, you’ll hear: Andrea Stroeve-Sawa of Taber, Alta.; Scott Keller of Camrose, Alta.; Murray Linthicum of southern Sask.; Murray Froebe of Carman, Man.; and Steve… Read More
With multiple wet harvest years in central and northern Alberta, many producers have invested in a grain dryer, or are certainly looking into it. Scott Keller, a farmer from near New Norway, Alta., recently dug in to the numbers surrounding the cost and benefits of owning a grain dryer. Keller first set up a grain… Read More
On our last day of our special 2019 coverage, we’re looking at some of host Shaun Haney’s favourite interviews from November and December. Hear: Combine or grain dryer? The economics of grain drying, with Alberta farmer Scott Keller; An Australia/New Zealand perspective on Agritechnica with Wes Lefroy, agricultural analyst with RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness; and… Read More
You’ve worked hard and expanded the farm’s land base from about 1,200 acres to 2,400. Where’s your money better spent — a second combine or a grain dryer? Scott Keller, who farms at New Norway, Alta., says the economics are cut-and-dried on that topic. According to Keller —hands down — you’re better off setting up… Read More
Today’s show with host Shaun Haney starts with a brief discussion on his speaking trip to Ontario, where he shared the message that compromise in politics is not weakness. Then, you’ll hear: The top ag news; A product spotlight with Steve Denys of Maizex Seeds; and, A discussion on drying grain, with Alberta farmer Scott… Read More
Frustration is brewing among farmers as changes to the Advanced Payment Program (APP) have yet to happen. The increase to $1 million cap from the previous $400,000 was announced more than three weeks ago. Scott Keller, farmer from New Norway, Alta., took to Twitter on Wednesday calling on the federal government to do something about… Read More
Malt barley has become a specialty crop over the years, grown by farmers who specialize in consistently ‘making malt’. Scott Keller of New Norway, Alta., and Wade McAllister of Innisfail, Alta. are two of those farmers. After participating in a malt barley panel discussion at FarmTech ’17, they dropped by to discuss their not-so-secret formula for… Read More
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