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June 15, 2026

Craig Lester

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Diversity Imperative

The Diversity Imperative: Creating Community through Pride in Ag

Craig Lester August 21, 2021

Erin and Hannah are joined by Julia Romagnoli, Production Ag Specialist with John Deere, and creator…

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TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: August 20, 2021

Craig Lester August 21, 2021

In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: slaughter and feeder cattle were steady.

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The Growing Point Podcast: Parasitism of Wheat Midge and what you can do to help with Jennifer Otani (AAFC Beaverlodge)

Craig Lester August 20, 2021

In this episode, we chat with Jennifer Otani (AAFC Beaverlodge) regarding wheat midge on the prairies…

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cabef

CABEF scholarships awarded to future agricultural leaders

Craig Lester August 16, 2021

Seven agriculture leaders of tomorrow from across Canada have been awarded Pathways to Agri-Food Scholarships from…

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cattle grazing

Allowing livestock to graze longer with integrated pasture management

Craig Lester August 16, 2021

Using an integrated pasture management plan will allow you to keep your livestock in the pasture…

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Alberta announces drought relief for livestock producers

Craig Lester August 13, 2021

Drought relief is on the way for livestock producers who have been hard hit by the…

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Agriculture once again at the forefront of the Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester August 5, 2021

Calgary Stampede Director Cherie Copithorne-Barnes says agriculture was once again at the forefront of this year's…

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New report pegs Alberta agri-food industry worth at $56-billion

Craig Lester August 3, 2021

A new report called Alberta Agri-Food Futures takes a look at the current state of the…

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  • The Growing Point Podcast

The Growing Point Podcast: Identifying Spring Wheat Varieties that Improve Nitrogen Use Efficiency – Dr. Kate Congreves

Craig Lester August 2, 2021

Dr. Kate Congeves, University of Saskatchewan, is working with breeders to investigate Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE)…

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The GrainsWest Podcast: Alcohol-Free Beer Goes Big

Craig Lester August 2, 2021

Alcohol-free beer has not been known for its deliciousness, but the market for these beverages is…

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Diversity Imperative

The Diversity Imperative: Accountability for Organizations

Craig Lester August 2, 2021

We’re talking accountability for agricultural organizations, featuring guests a beef producer from Ontario and a grain…

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TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: July 30, 2021

Craig Lester August 2, 2021

In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: slaughter cattle were under pressure and feeder cattle steady.

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Cor Van Raay

Cor Van Raay, pioneer in the fed-cattle industry and philanthropist, passes away at 85

Craig Lester July 31, 2021

Cor Van Raay, who was a pioneer in developing the fed-cattle industry in Alberta, passed away…

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TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: July 23, 2021

Craig Lester July 24, 2021

In this week's TEAM Cattle Market Report slaughter cattle were under pressure and feeder were fully…

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County Voice

Clearwater County Ep. 1 – Soil diversity, protecting livestock from predators and yakking about yaks

Craig Lester July 12, 2021

In this episode, Matt Martinson from Clearwater County talks about land diversity, livestock predators, and a…

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  • Research

The Growing Point: Preventing selection of herbicide-resistant weeds with Dr. Breanne Tidemann (AAFC)

Craig Lester July 11, 2021

Dr. Breanne Tidemann chats about the current state of weed resistance in Western Canada, how we…

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TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: July 9, 2021

Craig Lester July 11, 2021

In this TEAM Cattle Market report: slaughter cattle were under pressure and feeder cattle were steady.…

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Diversity Imperative

The Diversity Imperative: Elevating Voices: How to be an Ally

Craig Lester July 9, 2021

In this episode, Christine Simpson unearths what the agriculture sector can learn from sport when it…

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Maritime AgCast

Maritime AgCast: Episode 15: Advance Payments Program (APP)

Craig Lester July 2, 2021

Host Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association chats with co-worker, Kara Saville, Program Delivery Manager, about the…

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1-acre challenge

Farm family empower youth with 1-Acre Challenge

Craig Lester June 29, 2021

Eastern Ontario farm family set up 1-Acre Challenge to empower youth to build on their ideas…

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