New research estimates farms in western Canada contain 7.5 million acres of marginal acres. Those acres are too wet, weedy or saline to produce a good crop, yet many farmers continue to spend money year-after-year on input costs with little to no return. Research scientist Sam Robinson explains the problem and provides a solution. Also Saskatchewan farmer Charles Murfin discusses his approach to rehabilitating marginal acres.

Despite record prices for beef, the weather is causing some Manitoba cattle producers to sound the alarm. Carson Callum from the Manitoba Beef Producers and agriculture meteorology specialist Alison Sass from the Manitoba government provide their insights.

When you’re farming, some of the best advice can come from a neighbour who has already faced the same challenge and figured out a winning solution.

Building on that idea, Ducks Unlimited Canada introduced the Grazing Club program in 1999, bringing together livestock producers to learn from one another on how to make their farms more profitable and sustainable.

There’s no fee. Events include on-farm demonstrations and guest speakers.

On this podcast, a Manitoba farmer explains why he got involved and how it’s benefitted his operation. Also hear from the provincial coordinator for the program and the man who started it all.