Early August Hail Storms Less Organized but Still Destructive
A large storm in western Saskatchewan on August 13 caused widespread damage to growing crops, according…
Craig Lester
Farmers Reeling After Hail and Wind Wipes Out Crops Near Brooks
A powerful storm that swept through west of Brooks, Alberta, has left farmers reeling, as hail…
Do More Agriculture’s AgTalk Initiative Renewed
Do More Agriculture Foundation’s AgTalk online space for mental health connection in the agricultural sector has…
RRC Podcast Ep. 6 – Aug. 18 – 2025 Alberta Growing Season
In this podcast, Beyond Agronomy's Steve Larocque joins Meteorologist David Spence and Craig Lester for a…
Alberta Beef Producers to Leave Canadian Cattle Association
After a lengthy review, the Alberta Beef Producers has decided to withdraw its membership from the…
Chatsworth Farm Gears Up for Alberta Open Farm Days
Vermilion’s Chatsworth Farm is preparing to welcome visitors for Alberta Open Farm Days on Saturday, offering…
RRC Podcast Ep. 5 – Aug. 11 – Cudlobe Cattle Field Day
On this week's podcast, RRC travels to Stavely, Alberta, to take in the Cudlobe Cattle Field…
Hail Crop Damage Reduces Overall Despite Severe Storms On Prairies
Storms that occurred July 27-August 2 produced significantly less hail than previous years; however, where hail…
Alberta Farmers Dealing with Drought Get More Flexibility to Use Low-Yield Crops for Livestock Feed
Farmers in parts of Alberta facing drought conditions and adverse growing conditions will now have more…
RRC Podcast Ep. 4 – Aug 4 – Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson
Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on some…
Hail Damage Intensifies in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
Hail across the Prairies continue to cause widespread crop damage, with insurance claims rising and the potential…
Hail Claims Down in Mid-July Across Prairies
Mid-July hail claim numbers across the prairies were down compared to previous weeks, according to the…
RRC Podcast Ep. 3 – July 28 – Canada’s Food System, A Unique Ag Research Platform and A Great Ag Extension
In this week's podcast, we talk about the Canada Food System initiative, the revamped Crop Diversification…
How Much Water Does It Take to Make a Stampede Breakfast?
How much water do you think it takes to produce a Stampede breakfast, consisting of five…
RRC Podcast Ep.2 July 21 – A Nuffield Yukon Ag Adventure
We chat with Leona Watson, a Nuffield Scholar and one of a small but determined group…
Hail Damage Threatens Maturing Crops Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
Recent storms across Western Canada resulted in reports of mostly light to medium damage. There were…
Preserving Prairie Legacy: The Push to Protect Bob Creek Ranch
The Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Waldron Grazing Co-operative are teaming up to conserve Bob…
New Agricultural Research Opportunity Sprouting in Brooks
There's a new owner of the agricultural research facility near Brooks, Alberta which has been known…
Hussar Community Celebrates Agriculture, Spirit, and BASF Growing Home Win
The Hussar Agricultural Society in the tight-knit agricultural community of Hussar has been selected as the…
Mitigating the Effect of Weather During Haying Season
Swathers, balers, and hay rakes are either out in the field or getting prepped in the…