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It’s given us a rewarding and fulfilling life: Airdrie Rancher on a life in Agriculture

Craig Lester February 13, 2018

It'll be hard to miss as farmers and consumer connect on social media and at events…

  • food
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Farmers and consumers win with creation of Smart Agri-Food Corridor

Craig Lester February 4, 2018

Olds College and Calgary Economic Development partner to attract agricultural business and entrepreneurs to the region…

  • Advancing Women Conference
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Be Brave: Ag leader encourages women to take the next step to achieve professional success

Craig Lester January 31, 2018

A leader with Viterra is encouraging women to be brave and take that next step to…

  • Business
  • Health
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Farmers gain resource to help with their mental well-being

Craig Lester January 30, 2018

A new tool has been created to help encourage, empower and support farmers from coast to…

  • Beef
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VIDEO: Alberta Beef Producers 2017 Year In Review

Craig Lester January 17, 2018

Alberta Beef Producers Executive Director Rich Smith discusses the issues in 2017 including the struggle against…

  • Calgary Stampede 2018
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Strathmore blacksmith all business when competing at the Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester January 16, 2018

Competing in blacksmithing events at any level is no easy task and it only gets bigger…

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  • Stampede 2017

Past winner of the BMO Farm Family Awards talks family and Ag lifestyle

Craig Lester January 8, 2018

Every year the Calgary Stampede honours the people who pour their blood, sweat and tears into…

  • News

How understanding your ultradian rhythms can help you come seeding or calving time

Craig Lester January 8, 2018

Maximizing yourself at the busiest times of the year, like seeding and calving time is as…

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VIDEO: 4-H rounds up skills for participants

Craig Lester December 10, 2017

We talk about what 4-H has given one Calgary area residenT, who competes in 4-H Rodeo…

  • Poultry

‘Feed factor’ proves critical for ABF poultry

Craig Lester November 16, 2017

As more poultry farms across Canada and the U.S. make the shift to antibiotic-free (ABF) production,…

  • Advancing Women Conference
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Young Ontario farmer credits Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference with helping her set goals

Craig Lester October 16, 2017

Allison Witzel is the Assistant Herd Manager at Hollandale Farms in Kettleby, Ontario. She says her…

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Equine community to come together to raise funds for breast cancer research

Craig Lester October 13, 2017

The horse racing community is coming together for two events in the Calgary area to raise…

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  • Wheat

WheatStalk: Wireworms and beneficial bugs

Craig Lester October 10, 2017

AAFC - Lethbridge Entomologist Dr. Haley Catton talks about how they are researching new ways to…

  • Beef
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  • cattle
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  • Event
  • livestock
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Inaugural Alberta Livestock Expo showcases industry innovation, Oct. 12 in Lethbridge

Craig Lester October 9, 2017

A fresh wave of innovation is fueling a new generation of progress for livestock production sectors…

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Recent Snow Should Help Replenish Moisture

Craig Lester October 9, 2017

The recent dump of snow on parts of southern and central Alberta could be a little…

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RRC Episode: High River’s campaign to attract agricultural businesses

Craig Lester September 16, 2017

A town in Southern Alberta has turned its focus to attracting agricultural businesses to its community.…

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  • Wheat

Wheat survey blazes pathway to higher feed value

Craig Lester September 10, 2017

Calgary, ALBERTA — Fresh insights to help get more bang per bite from feed wheat. That’s what farmers…

  • Crops
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  • Weather
  • Wheat

WheatStalk: Researching crop recovery from hail damage

Craig Lester August 30, 2017

Researching the ability of crops to recover after a hail storm. Farming Smarter’s Ken Coles talks…

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Farmers looking for more solutions to deal with excess water in fields

Craig Lester August 30, 2017

The topic of water management in fields has seen significant growth over the past five years. 

  • CanFax Market Drivers Report
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CanFax – Rural Roots Canada Market Drivers Report: August 2017

Craig Lester August 21, 2017

CanFax Manager and Senior Analyst Brian Perillat talks about the roller coaster the market has been…

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  • Grain Growers of Canada Welcomes National Food Security Strategy, Calls for Concrete Action 
  • Grain Growers of Canada signs trilateral industry letter calling for CUSMA renewal and strengthening
  • North American agricultural coalition calls for CUSMA/USMCA renewal as Canadian delegation heads to Capitol Hill
  • Swine Innovation Porc to Host Webinar on Disease Risk and Antimicrobial Use in Swine Production
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