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Wildfire Schools to Offer Hands-On Training for Producers in the B.C. Peace

Craig Lester May 17, 2026

The Peace River Forage Association of British Columbia is helping producers prepare for wildfire season with…

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Not a Bargaining Chip: Beef Industry Warns Ottawa Over Mercosur Negotiations

Craig Lester May 9, 2026

Canada’s beef industry is urging the federal government not to include beef market access in a…

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RRC Meteorologist David Spence appears on Nutrien’s eKonomics Podcast

Craig Lester April 29, 2026

RRC Meteorologist David Spence made an appearance on the latest Nutrien eKonomics podcast talking about moisture…

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Equipment Spotlight: Kubota Tractors Built for Canadian Conditions

Craig Lester April 28, 2026

Kubota M6 & M7 tractor series: machines designed to handle everything from haying to tillage to…

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Canadian potatoes could soon head to Mexico as part of new trade agreement

Craig Lester April 19, 2026

There’s some positive movement on the trade front for Canada’s potato sector as a trade has…

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Crop Rotation Research Looks to Boost Prairie Soil Health

Craig Lester April 5, 2026

Research underway at the University of Alberta is taking a long-term look at how crop rotation…

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S2E9 – Brazil Recap, Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month and Prepping for Hay and Forage Season

Craig Lester March 29, 2026

In this podcast, we talk about what has made Brazil a global export superpower, Canadian Agriculture…

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RRC Podcast – S2E6 – Traceability Debate, Meteorological Spring, New Leadership at 4-H Canada, and the AWC

Craig Lester March 6, 2026

In this RRC podcast, we discuss concerns over proposed traceability rules, meteorological spring explained, and a…

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Prairie Canola Grower Groups Invest $4 Million in Research for 2026

Craig Lester March 5, 2026

Prairie canola growers are investing millions in research to tackle disease, pests, and environmental pressures to…

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Dr. Brian Beres honoured with Orville Yanke Award for advancing farmer-focused research

Craig Lester March 4, 2026

After decades of bridging science and farm life, Dr. Brian Beres' work is being recognized with…

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AgExpo 2026 set to be largest yet at Lethbridge Agri-food Hub

Craig Lester February 25, 2026

The farm equipment and technology show AgExpo is once again taken over the Lethbridge & District…

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Love of Ag Conference in B.C. Peace to Highlight Research, Technology, and Industry Programs

Craig Lester February 9, 2026

Farmers in the B.C. Peace will have an opportunity to hear updates on industry programs, research,…

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Below Ground Soil Health Conference Set For Dawson Creek, BC

Craig Lester February 4, 2026

The fourth annual Below Ground - Soil Health Conference will be held on February 26 in Dawson…

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CFIA hits the pause button on publication of amendments to traceability regulations

Craig Lester January 11, 2026

The CFIA says publication of proposed amendments to livestock traceability regulations are being put on hold…

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Andrea Brocklebank Named CEO of Canadian Cattle Association

Craig Lester January 11, 2026

The Canadian Cattle Association has announced Andrea Brocklebank as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the…

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University of Alberta Master’s Student Researches Tanspot

Craig Lester December 28, 2025

Spotlight on Research: we look at University of Alberta Master's Student Sydney Wong's research into Tanspot,…

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AgSafe Alberta Urges Farmers to Secure Loads

Craig Lester November 30, 2025

As hauling ramps up across the prairies, producers and truck drivers are being reminded by AgSafe…

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FarmFair International a Family Affair

Craig Lester November 16, 2025

FarmFair International is more than a livestock showcase for many producers; it’s a family gathering that…

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Calgary Based Company Developing New Drone Crop Mapping Tech

Craig Lester November 15, 2025

A new tool designed to help users map crops with greater precision is nearing commercial readiness,…

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Farmers Urged to Practice Safety Around Grain Bins

Craig Lester November 14, 2025

AgSafe Alberta’s Jody Wacowich says staying alert to safety, especially when climbing on grain bins, needs…

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