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June 15, 2026

Craig Lester

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How to keep newborn calves warm

Craig Lester April 5, 2022

Keeping newborn calves warm in the spring in a climate like Alberta's is a daunting task…

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A successful calving season starts with planning

Craig Lester April 5, 2022

Ken Miller, with the Olds College Smart Farm, says it doesn't matter whether this is the…

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TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: April 1, 2022

Craig Lester April 2, 2022

In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: slaughter cattle were steady, heavier feeder cattle were steady while…

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Livestock Care Conference to focus on preparing for livestock emergencies

Craig Lester February 28, 2022

The theme of this year's virtual Livestock Care Conference is about being properly prepared in case…

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Diversity Imperative

The Diversity Imperative: Lost Harvests with Dr. Sarah Carter and guest host Dr. Melissa Arcand

Craig Lester February 21, 2022

Dr. Sarah Carter from the University of Alberta discusses her book The Lost Harvests with Guest…

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Canada's Train and Moving Grains

Canada’s Train and Moving Grains Podcast: Episode 3 – Peter Xotta

Craig Lester February 21, 2022

In this third episode of Canada's Trains & Moving Grains podcast, farmers ask some timely questions…

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Stopping vintage tractors in their tracks: the art of sled pulling

Craig Lester February 21, 2022

Barrie Jung is a master at stopping vintage tractors in their tracks, being a thorn in…

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TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: February 18, 2022

Craig Lester February 21, 2022

TEAM Cattle Market Report: heavier feeders were steady, lighter/grass type feeders were stronger and excellent demand…

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The Bovine: Babysitting, bull-fighting, and precision tech for cows

Craig Lester February 21, 2022

Do cows baby-sit? What does bull-fighitng offer for a career in politics? What the latest in…

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Livestock Care Conference to once again feature student program

Craig Lester February 21, 2022

Students will once again be front and centre at Alberta Farm Animal Care's annual Livestock Care…

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Helping cattle deal with cold stress

Craig Lester February 17, 2022

While cattle can weather frigid cold temperatures there are things that producers can do to help…

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Alberta county aims to mitigate soil erosion with new policy

Craig Lester February 17, 2022

In December the County of Newell approved a soil conservation policy that came together after they…

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TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: January 28, 2021

Craig Lester January 30, 2022

In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: Slaughter cattle were steady and feeder cattle were steady. Interest…

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Canadian Olympic curler Geoff Walker talks small town curling

Craig Lester January 25, 2022

Alberta curler Geoff Walker's journey to the top of the curling world started in the farming…

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The Bovine: Roast beef, Arm-Chair Ranching, and veterinary shortages

Craig Lester January 24, 2022

In today’s show, Dr. Melanie Wowk and Lindsay Roberts join host Debra Murphy to introduce The…

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TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: January 21, 2022

Craig Lester January 24, 2022

In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: Trade was mixed for finished, while feeder cattle were under…

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Alberta based Strathcona Horse Mounted Troop has over a century of history

Craig Lester January 7, 2022

Captain Ali Mansour, who leads the Mounted Lord Strathcona Horse Mounted Troop, says the regiment has…

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Inflation number one issue for farms in 2022: Gervais

Craig Lester January 5, 2022

Inflation is expected to be a major factor in agriculture. J.P. Gervais, Farm Credit Canada Chief…

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2021

2021 Year in Review: A Drought, Flood, and Inflation

Craig Lester January 5, 2022

A drought, flood, and inflation. We look back at the top three stories of 2021 in…

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TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: December 17, 2021

Craig Lester December 29, 2021

In this TEAM Cattle Market Report slaughter and feeder cattle were both sharply higher.

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