Talk to me, Goose. In a very busy world of algorithms, 30-second reels, and a lack of local news, connecting and sharing news and information has never been easier... but also never more busy, messy or siloed. News outlets, organizations, and friends groups are increasingly using chat-based apps to stay connected, outside the very noisy... Read More
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I know better than to ask a farmer when they plan to retire. Most will tell you....they don't. But many more do have ideas about things they'd like to do and see when they're maybe not so busy (ahem). The question of "retirement" is two-fold: what will you do with your time, but, more importantly,... Read More
This week, Farm Credit Canada released its farmland report for 2025 numbers. The report suggests that land values maintained the same rate of growth over 2024, at 9.3%, but that there are significant regional differences (i.e. B.C. actually had a price contraction and Ontario's price growth barely matches inflation). The farmland report looks at 2025... Read More
I'm not sure if there's any one way to measure the success of a prime minister. If it's adding seats, gaining in public opinion polls, and traveling abroad, Prime Minister Mark Carney has had a 5-star year. But if it's getting legislation passed in parliament, taking questions in the house, or improving the average Canadian's... Read More
B.C. announced this week that after the clocks spring forward on Sunday night, they'll remain on Daylight Saving Time permanently. No more "fall back" later in the year, no messing with circadian rhythms twice a year. B.C. already had some areas that didn't change, those that stayed on Mountain time, and, of course the OG... Read More
If summer is for growing things, winter is for learning things. A few weeks ago on the Farmer Rapid Fire, I asked farmers what conferences they were attending or what topics they wanted to delve into this winter. Top of mind for many is people management, getting sharp on agronomy, or figuring out final details... Read More
The RealAg Hockey Pool is known for its creative team names, and this year is no exception. From clever wordplay to classic hockey humour, there’s no shortage of strong contenders. Now it’s time to weigh in — we want to know which names stand out to you. In this week’s poll, voters can select up... Read More
There are reasons to be concerned about the cost of production for 2026. Crop prices are down and input prices — across the board — are up. Some input costs have risen faster than others, and farmers are navigating ways to trim budgets without sacrificing yield potential. While there's very little farmers can do about... Read More
Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to China this week with a contingent of Canada's political leadership, including Minister of Agriculture Heath MacDonald, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand, Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, Industry Minister Melanie Joly, and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu. It's the largest cabinet delegation that has accompanied Carney on an... Read More
A New Year usually feels very hopeful: unspoiled, full of potential, ready to be made into whatever it is you're planning for. If you've seen the meme, many of us are not interested in a fresh new 2026, instead we'd prefer maybe a slightly used 2010 or a 1997, if it's been well taken care... Read More