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June 16, 2026

Craig Lester

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public speaking

Speaking up for Agriculture: Registration for AYSA public speaking competition opens

Craig Lester May 16, 2021

Youth from across Alberta will be speaking up for agriculture during the Alberta Young Speakers for…

  • Bull and Cattle Sales
  • cattle
  • livestock
  • News
  • TEAM Market Report
TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: May 14, 2021

Craig Lester May 15, 2021

In this week's TEAM Cattle Market Report: Slaughter cattle were slightly stronger and feeder cattle for…

  • food
  • Foodie Friday
  • TV
Mint Mojito

Foodie Friday: Mint Mojitos

Craig Lester May 13, 2021

In this week's Foodie Friday feature from our friends at Food E Farms: Mint Mojitos.

  • Crops
  • News
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast
seeding

Tips for seeding in dry conditions

Craig Lester May 9, 2021

The dry conditions this spring has many farmers planting in less than optimal conditions. Jeremy Boychyn…

  • Beef
  • cattle
  • Livestock care and welfare
  • Maritime Agcast
  • News
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Maritime AgCast

Maritime AgCast: Episode 13: Understanding the Benefits of Live Beef Carcass Ultrasound

Craig Lester May 9, 2021

In this episode, they chat about the benefits of performing live beef carcass ultrasound on cattle…

  • Beef
  • cattle
  • livestock
  • News
  • TEAM Market Report
TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: May 7, 2021

Craig Lester May 9, 2021

In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: slaughter cattle were stronger, feeder cattle were steady and cow/calf…

  • Crops
  • News
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast
silage

Reducing insect and disease pressures with good crop rotations

Craig Lester May 9, 2021

Central Alberta farmer Brett Jans says a strong crop rotation can help cut down insect and…

  • cattle
  • livestock
  • News
  • TEAM Market Report
TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: April 30, 2021

Craig Lester May 3, 2021

In this week's TEAM Cattle Market Report: Slaughter cattle were $2.00 - $3.00 stronger and feeder…

  • News
Maritime AgCast

Maritime AgCast: Episode 12: Improving Lamb Survival (Part II)

Craig Lester April 29, 2021

Host Brad McCallum chats with guest Jonathan Wort, Perennia, about techniques to potentially improve lamb survival,…

  • Crops
  • News
  • Radio
  • Research

The Growing Point Podcast: Closing Yield Gaps in Western Canada – A discussion with Dr. Brian Beres (AAFC)

Craig Lester April 29, 2021

In this podcast, we chat with Dr. Brian Beres regarding his current research on closing yield…

  • livestock
  • Livestock care and welfare
  • News
  • TEAM Market Report
TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: April 23, 2021

Craig Lester April 28, 2021

In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: slaughter cattle were $2-$3 stronger and feeder cattle were fully…

  • livestock
  • Livestock care and welfare
  • News
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast
Alltech One Ideas

Alltech ONE Ideas Conference to be virtual for second straight year

Craig Lester April 26, 2021

The Alltech ONE Ideas Conference is quickly approaching.  It is set to take place May 25…

  • food
  • Foodie Friday
  • TV
Foodie Friday

Foodie Friday: Basil Lemonade

Craig Lester April 23, 2021

In this week's edition of Foodie Friday, our friends at Food E Farms are mixing up…

  • livestock
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  • RRC Podcast
cattle grasslands

Changing the conversation: Cattle, grassland and the environment

Craig Lester April 19, 2021

Emily Lowe with Ducks Unlimited Canada says there needs to be a change in the conversation…

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  • Post Secondary
  • Radio
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CABEF

Deadline for CABEF post-secondary scholarship quickly approaching

Craig Lester April 18, 2021

Students pursuing a career in agriculture can apply for a scholarship to help them financially through…

  • Business
  • farm management
  • News
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast
farm income tax

Farm Income Tax: When and when not to use your capital cost allowance

Craig Lester April 18, 2021

Understanding capital cost allowance classes for your farm income tax is important according to Farm and…

  • livestock
  • Livestock care and welfare
  • Maritime Agcast
  • Radio
Maritime AgCast

Maritime AgCast: Episode 11: Bull Selection

Craig Lester April 18, 2021

Bull Selection: Host Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with Amy Higgins, Maritime Beef Council,…

  • Business
  • Crops
  • Food Careers Podcast
  • News
  • Radio

Food Careers Podcast: Episode 21 – What it takes to build an effective team with Syngenta’s David Hoar

Craig Lester April 17, 2021

Food Careers talks to Syngenta's David Hoar about his career path and how it's empowering work…

  • Beef
  • Bull and Cattle Sales
  • Business
  • cattle
  • TEAM Market Report
TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: April 16, 2021

Craig Lester April 17, 2021

In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: Feeder cattle for immediate delivery were sharply stronger, while slaughter…

  • Beef
  • Bull and Cattle Sales
  • cattle
  • News
  • TEAM Market Report
TEAM Cattle

TEAM Cattle Market Report: April 9, 2021

Craig Lester April 10, 2021

In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: slaughter cattle were stronger and feeders were fully steady. Many…

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