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August 31, 2026

Craig Lester

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Hail Damage Intensifies in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba

Craig Lester August 2, 2025

Hail across the Prairies continue to cause widespread crop damage, with insurance claims rising and the potential…

  • Crops
  • News
  • Weather

Hail Claims Down in Mid-July Across Prairies

Craig Lester July 29, 2025

Mid-July hail claim numbers across the prairies were down compared to previous weeks, according to the…

  • food
  • News
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  • RRC Podcast

RRC Podcast Ep. 3 – July 28 – Canada’s Food System, A Unique Ag Research Platform and A Great Ag Extension

Craig Lester July 28, 2025

In this week's podcast, we talk about the Canada Food System initiative, the revamped Crop Diversification…

  • News
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast

How Much Water Does It Take to Make a Stampede Breakfast?

Craig Lester July 23, 2025

How much water do you think it takes to produce a Stampede breakfast, consisting of five…

  • Nuffield
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RRC Podcast Ep.2 July 21 – A Nuffield Yukon Ag Adventure

Craig Lester July 21, 2025

We chat with Leona Watson, a Nuffield Scholar and one of a small but determined group…

  • Crops
  • News
  • Weather
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Hail Damage Threatens Maturing Crops Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba

Craig Lester July 20, 2025

Recent storms across Western Canada resulted in reports of mostly light to medium damage. There were…

  • Environment
  • Grazing
  • News

Preserving Prairie Legacy: The Push to Protect Bob Creek Ranch

Craig Lester July 20, 2025

The Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Waldron Grazing Co-operative are teaming up to conserve Bob…

  • News
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  • Research
  • RRC Podcast
  • TV

New Agricultural Research Opportunity Sprouting in Brooks

Craig Lester July 20, 2025

There's a new owner of the agricultural research facility near Brooks, Alberta which has been known…

  • News
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  • RRC Podcast

Hussar Community Celebrates Agriculture, Spirit, and BASF Growing Home Win

Craig Lester July 16, 2025

The Hussar Agricultural Society in the tight-knit agricultural community of Hussar has been selected as the…

  • News
  • Tech

Mitigating the Effect of Weather During Haying Season

Craig Lester July 15, 2025

Swathers, balers, and hay rakes are either out in the field or getting prepped in the…

  • News
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  • RRC Podcast
  • Stampede

Youth Speak Up for Agriculture at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 15, 2025

Youth from across the province put agriculture front and centre at the Youth Agriculture Speaking Championships,…

  • Community
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  • RRC Podcast
  • Stampede
  • Weather

RRC Podcast Ep. 1 – Drought, Hail, Calgary Stampede and BASF’s Growing Home Program

Craig Lester July 15, 2025

In Episode 1 of the RRC podcast we chat about the drought situation across the prairies,…

  • News
  • Nuffield
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast

Nuffield Canada Celebrates 75 Years in the Yukon

Craig Lester June 29, 2025

Nuffield Canada celebrated the milestone by touring farms and ag businesses in the Yukon with the…

  • News
  • Nuffield
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast

The Nuffield Scholarship: An Opportunity of a Lifetime

Craig Lester June 22, 2025

The Nuffield Scholarship is a prestigious, rural, thought-leadership program available to Canadians who are involved in…

  • Crops
  • News
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast

AgKnow Looking for Feedback From Industry

Craig Lester June 15, 2025

AgKnow, the Alberta Farm Mental Health network, is looking to the agriculture industry to provide feedback…

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Alberta Canola Working to Increase Agricultural and Canola Oil Literacy with Urban Audiences

Craig Lester June 15, 2025

Building up agriculture literacy amongst urban consumers is crucial in continuing to build and maintain a…

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Seven Students Awarded CABEF Scholarships for Agricultural Excellence

Craig Lester June 15, 2025

Seven students from across Canada have received $2,500 scholarships to support their post-secondary studies in agriculture…

  • AgTech
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  • RRC Podcast
  • Tech

AgTech Start-Up Looks to Snuff Out Farm Equipment Fires

Craig Lester June 10, 2025

Agtech start-up Chariot Command uses camera-based technology to monitor the mechanical health of farm equipment, with…

  • cattle
  • Livestock care and welfare
  • News
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast

How to Start A Relationship with Your New Veterinarian

Craig Lester June 8, 2025

Dr. Tommy Ware from Veterinary Agri-Health Services says that the relationship starts with the first phone…

  • livestock
  • Livestock care and welfare
  • News
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast

Tele-Medicine Changing the Way Producers Connect With Vets

Craig Lester June 1, 2025

Tele-medicine is gaining ground as a practical tool, allowing producers to consult with their vets remotely…

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