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March 5, 2026

Craig Lester

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So you think you have a closed herd? Think again.

Craig Lester February 27, 2021

Bow Valley Livestock Health Dr. Blake Balog says no rancher in North America has a closed…

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Your cattle herd’s reproduction success is about more than its pregnancy rate

Craig Lester February 27, 2021

Dr. Blake Balog of Bow Valley Livestock Health says defining reproduction success in your cattle herd…

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TEAM Cattle Market Report: February 26, 2021

Craig Lester February 27, 2021

In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: slaughter cattle fully steady. Feeder cattle were slightly lower on…

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Foodie Friday: Basil Tomato Soup

Craig Lester February 26, 2021

Today's Foodie Friday Recipe from our friends at Food E Farms is Basil Tomato Soup

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Southern Alberta Farm Families honoured by BMO and Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester February 25, 2021

19 farm families who exemplify a commitment to agriculture and their communities are being recognized by…

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Growth and opportunity headline YIR Canadian agriculture report

Craig Lester February 22, 2021

A 2020 Year-in-Review report from MLT Aikins LLP says there was significant growth and opportunity in…

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Food Careers: Episode 20 – The end game with Marcel Blais, President of Chop Steakhouse & Bar

Craig Lester February 19, 2021

In this episode, Jill and Marcel have an authentic and vulnerable discussion about how the hospitality…

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TEAM Cattle Market Report: February 19, 2021

Craig Lester February 19, 2021

In this week's TEAM Cattle Market Report: fats were slightly stronger, cows were sharply stronger. and…

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Growing the Future Podcast: Food Deserts Explained – The Impact of Agriculture on Your Life

Craig Lester February 19, 2021

In this episode of Growing the Future Podcast, Dan decided to change things up a little…

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Foodie Friday: Breaky Wrap

Craig Lester February 19, 2021

This week's Foodie Friday from Food E Farms features the Breaky Wrap - This breaky wrap…

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Food Careers: Episode 19 – How to build a brand

Craig Lester February 15, 2021

In this episode, Jill talks to Scott Dickson, a partner at the accounting firm of MNP.…

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The Growing Point Podcast: Bacterial disease in Western Canada – A discussion with Dr. Michael Harding (Pathologist with Alberta Agriculture & Forestry)

Craig Lester February 15, 2021

In this episode of The Growing Point Podcast, we chat with Dr. Michael Harding (Pathologist with…

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TEAM Cattle Market Report: February 12, 2021

Craig Lester February 15, 2021

In this week's TEAM Cattle Market Report: slaughter and feeder cattle were slightly stronger.

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Building a weed control strategy for your crop that goes beyond herbicide application

Craig Lester February 15, 2021

Staying on top of weeds in the crop goes beyond applying herbicides. Kelly Bennett, Category Leader…

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Foodie Friday: Best Basil Cream Cheese Spread

Craig Lester February 11, 2021

This week's Foodie Friday from our friends at Food E Farms is Best Basil Cream Cheese…

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How to find more energy to carry out the every day tasks on the farm

Craig Lester February 8, 2021

Finding balance and energy to carry out the many tasks on the farm starts with taking…

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Fireside Chats with Erin: Episode 12: Minister Ng

Craig Lester February 6, 2021

In episode 12, Erin chats with Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and…

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Maritime AgCast: Episode 10: Improving Lamb Survival

Craig Lester February 6, 2021

Host Brad McCallum, Agri-Commodity Management Association (ACMA), chats with repeat guest Jonathan Wort, Perennia, about production…

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TEAM Cattle Market Report: February 5, 2021

Craig Lester February 6, 2021

In this TEAM Cattle Market Report: slaughter cattle were $4 stronger and feeder cattle were steady.

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TEAM Cattle Market Report: January 29, 2021

Craig Lester January 31, 2021

In this week's TEAM Cattle Market Report: feeder cattle were stronger, while slaughter cattle were under…

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