Jason Bouma: Weather Conditions

Nova Scotia Dairy Farmer Dept: "Feed costs are probably reaching all-time highs," Jason Bouma, a Nova Scotia dairy farmer, told News. "As far as the weather conditions this summer ... we've had more heat, I believe, than we've had in a long time.", according to CBC. Because of drought in the U.S., the price of soybeans used for dairy-cattle feed has soared to more than $500 per tonne, according to Bouma and dry weather and high grain prices are raising concerns across the Maritimes as dairy farmers face challenges in their cattle. The heat means cows aren't able to graze as much on pastures, forcing many dairy farmers to purchase expensive feed, to ensure their animals produce milk. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.