Alberta Maltster Raises Concerns Over Barley Research Shift
Alberta researchers shift from premium malt barley to feed varieties, raising concerns about the province's barley…
Craig Lester
Big Marble Farms Secures $2.2M Grant to Boost Greenhouse Lighting, Cut Emissions
Big Marble Farms near Medicine Hat receives $2.2M Alberta grant to install 5,000+ LED grow lights,…
Sundre, Alberta Rancher Receives 2025 Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award
Canadian Cattle Young Leader Brianna Elliot from Sundre, Alberta, is the recipient of the 2025 Reg…
Hail Continues to Damage Crops During Harvest
The Canadian Crop Hail Association member companies are investigating 310 claims of crop damage from hail…
Plateau Cattle Co. Win 2025 ABP Environmental Stewardship Award
Plateau Cattle Co. has been named as the recipient of the Alberta Beef Producers' 2025 Environmental…
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…
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…