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Farm Tech in the books for another year

Craig Lester February 6, 2017

Farm succession planning, the weather, marketing crops and the latest agriculture tech were talked about a…

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  • Pulses

Pulse Research: Creating superior varities of field peas and faba beans

Craig Lester February 5, 2017

A research project at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Research Station in Lacombe, Alberta is evaluating Field…

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Conservation of water and pollination among topics to be talked about at Islands Agriculture Show

Craig Lester February 2, 2017

A two day show showing off the best of agriculture on Vancouver Island and the surrounding…

  • Beef
  • cattle
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Leader in Canadian beef advocacy set to retire

Craig Lester January 30, 2017

A leader in Canadian beef advocacy for over two decades is retiring. This is Rural Roots…

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Picture perfect: Alberta Ag industry to be showcased in digital album

Craig Lester January 23, 2017

Agriculture For Life is working to tell a story about the Ag community in Alberta in…

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Work needed to remove barriers holding women back from Ag management roles: CAHRC

Craig Lester January 18, 2017

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council is concerned with the number of women making it into…

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  • Wheat

Livestock producers urged to watch feed for high mycotoxin levels

Craig Lester January 16, 2017

Livestock producers are being asked to monitor their animals for poor feed intake as well as…

  • CanFax Market Drivers Report
  • cattle
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CanFax Market Drivers Report – November

Craig Lester November 28, 2016

In this episode of the RRC – CanFax Market Drivers Report, Brian talks about why there…

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Rural and Farm Safety Mobile Unit

Craig Lester November 26, 2016

A new rural and farm safety mobile unit is now in development. Once completed the educational…

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CFIA approves feedlot proposal for quarantined cattle

Craig Lester November 26, 2016

An idea from the beef industry to move cattle being inspected in the Canadian Food Inspection…

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Building up your personal brand to help your farm

Craig Lester November 6, 2016

Assess, Amplify, Advance = Strong Personal Brand

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Advancing Women East conference inspires, empowers and makes connections

Craig Lester October 18, 2016

Around 450 women from across the country and the U.S. came together in Toronto to talk…

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New interactive program teaches students about the origins of their food

Craig Lester October 9, 2016

A new interactive way of learning where your food comes from is making its way into…

  • Advancing Women Conference
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Women in agriculture urged to ‘Own Your Boldness’

Craig Lester October 3, 2016

In one of her last speeches before she steps down from her role as Deputy Minister…

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CanFax Market Drivers Report – September

Craig Lester September 27, 2016

As cattle markets continue to hit new lows, CanFax Manager and Senior Analyst Brian Perillat walks…

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Nuffield study looks into beef traceability

Craig Lester September 14, 2016

A study into traceability by a Nuffield Scholar has provided insight into what Canada does well…

  • Beef
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  • Education
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New research centre aims to bridge gap between research and farmer

Craig Lester September 8, 2016

A new research centre aimed at bridging the gap between research and farmers has been announced…

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Financial stability in agriculture to continue: FCC report 

Craig Lester September 8, 2016

Farm Credit Canada is predicting a deceleration of increasing farmland values and farm debt levels.

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Research projects aimed at improving crop performance and net profits receive funding

Craig Lester September 5, 2016

Alberta Wheat is committing $720,625 in five research projects that will provide Western Canadian wheat farmers…

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Funding for research projects aimed at improving crop performance and net profits

Craig Lester September 5, 2016

Research projects aimed at improving crop performance and net profits for farmers have received funding from…

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