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June 19, 2026

Craig Lester

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2017 Canadian Beef Industry Conference Wrap-Up

Craig Lester August 21, 2017

2017 Canadian Beef Industry Conference Chair Virgil Lowe talks about how well this conference was received…

  • News
  • Wheat

VIDEO: WheatStalk: Building up disease resistance in Spring Wheat

Craig Lester August 11, 2017

Developing disease resistance in varieties of spring wheat. Agriculture and Agri-Food Research scientist Dr. Harpinder Randawa…

  • Crops
  • News
  • Research
  • Wheat

WheatStalk: Developing premium Winter Wheat varieties

Craig Lester August 1, 2017

Developing premium varieties of Winter Wheat to improve farmers’ bottom line.   Speaking at Farming Smarter’s…

  • Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers
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AYFR: April Ockerman

Craig Lester July 29, 2017

Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers are proud to introduce April Ockerman of Ockerman Angus.  She is…

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Succession planning for the family farm is about creating leaders

Craig Lester July 25, 2017

As the baby-boomer generation moves towards retirement the issue of passing the farm on to the…

  • News
  • Stampede 2017

VIDEO: 2017 Calgary Stampede Working Cow Horse Open Bridle

Craig Lester July 17, 2017

Rural Roots Canada's coverage of the 2017 Calgary Stampede Working Cow Horse event from the Agrium…

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2017 Calgary Stampede Vintage Tractor Pull: Jeremy and Jill Moore

Craig Lester July 15, 2017

Jeremy and Jill Moore from Red Deer, Alberta talk about the 2017 Calgary Stampede Vintage Tractor…

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  • Stampede 2017

Stock dogs turn up the heat at Calgary Stampede 

Craig Lester July 13, 2017

"Heat, heat, heat and more heat." Calgary Stampede Sheep Committee Chairman Tony Legault's description of the…

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  • Stampede 2017

Stock Dog Champions look to build on Stampede success

Craig Lester July 13, 2017

After taking a break from the Calgary Stampede for a decade, Norm Sommer and his border…

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  • Wheat

Farmers ready to rock out to agronomy at WheatStalk

Craig Lester July 12, 2017

The latest in wheat-related research will be on full display at a crop walk in the…

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Newborn calves watched closely during heat waves

Craig Lester July 9, 2017

While crops may be the bigger concern during such stifling heat, ranchers also need to keep…

  • Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers
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VIDEO: Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers talk opportunities they offer producers 

Craig Lester July 7, 2017

Dave Russell from the Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers talks with RRC's Craig Lester about the…

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Heat Wave Concerns Farmers

Craig Lester July 7, 2017

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for mostly rural areas of east central and southeast…

  • Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers
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Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers look to make more connections

Craig Lester July 3, 2017

Alberta is a province brimming with agricultural richness and diversity.  Agriculture is an industry driven by…

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Advantages of adding winter wheat to your crop rotation

Craig Lester July 3, 2017

Including winter wheat as part of the crop rotation is trending upwards on farms across Western…

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Nutritional therapy tackles livestock transport

Craig Lester July 1, 2017

As new regulations and controversies swirl around the issue of long-distance livestock transport, nutritional therapy is…

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FutureFarm Canada Expo to offer something for the entire family

Craig Lester June 24, 2017

All eyes will be on Olds College on July 6, 7 and 8 as the first…

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Canadian Beef Industry Conference to include Bov-Innovation sessions

Craig Lester June 17, 2017

The conference set for August 15 to 17 is set to be a jammed pack few…

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Beyond the Story: Agriculture, Media, Travel and talking about the Weather

Craig Lester June 8, 2017

In our first 'Beyond the Story' blog, we talk about filming a commercial for Leader Tours…

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Leading-edge feed analysis tool unveiled as CBS launches ‘iNSPect’ at World Pork Expo

Craig Lester June 8, 2017

A next generation feed analysis app designed to support state-of-the-art sophistication in feeding approaches for livestock…

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