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March 4, 2026

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Two Alberta Students Honored with Prestigious Agriculture Scholarship

Craig Lester January 19, 2025

Karsten Grabler from Cherhill, Alberta and Garret Rice from Carbon, Alberta have been named the 2025…

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Critical Ground: New Report looks at the State of Soil Health in Canada

Craig Lester January 12, 2025

The Canadian Senate has released its much-awaited Critical Ground report looking at the state of soil…

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Alberta’s Squeal on Pigs Program Highly Successful

Craig Lester January 5, 2025

The AISC says its Squeal on Pigs awareness initiative is a big success. Wild boars can…

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2024 Alberta Farm Weather Year in Review

Craig Lester December 31, 2024

Meteorologist David Spence takes a look back at the farm weather and how they impacted the…

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AgSafe Alberta Increasing Awareness about the Importance of Respirators

Craig Lester December 28, 2024

AgSafe Alberta has developed some new educational tools around respirators to make sure farmers can breathe…

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Medicine Hat College’s Centre for Innovation Off to Great Start

Craig Lester December 28, 2024

The Centre for Innovation (C4i) at Medicine Hat College, which is now in its second year,…

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Nuffield Canada Empowers Life-Changing Journeys

Craig Lester December 26, 2024

Steve Larocque says Nuffield Canada sends agribusiness professionals and farmers around the world to look at…

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“Future Proof Your Farm” at Crossroads Crop Conference 2025

Craig Lester December 15, 2024

The Crossroads Crop Conference, a premier event for Western Canada’s agricultural community, returns January 28-29, 2025…

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Alberta Canola Celebrates Policy Wins in Land Use and Transportation for 2024

Craig Lester December 15, 2024

Alberta Canola is highlighting two significant policy and lobbying successes that promise long-term benefits for the…

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Careers in Agriculture: A World of Opportunities

Craig Lester December 7, 2024

Students studying agriculture at the post-secondary level are stepping into a world of opportunities as there…

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Second Annual Agri-Food Innovation Expo Grows Momentum in Lethbridge

Craig Lester December 7, 2024

The Agri-Food Innovation Expo marked a successful second year with its first event hosted in Lethbridge,…

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Ratting on Rats! Alberta pushes to remain rat-free jurisdiction

Craig Lester November 25, 2024

Ratting on Rats. The Alberta Invasive Species Council is stepping up efforts to make sure the…

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Mobile Trailer Shows Career Possibilities in Agriculture

Craig Lester November 19, 2024

The Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada is promoting what a career in ag can look through the…

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Rural Roots Canada Grows Its Radio Network

Craig Lester November 15, 2024

Rural Roots Canada's radio network is growing to include a daily feature on 98.1 The Ranch…

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The Effect of Processed Low-Quality Forage on Animal Efficiency and Enteric Methane Emissions

Craig Lester November 9, 2024

A University of Guelph researcher is examining the impact of processed low-quality forage on animal efficiency…

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Elliott Family Powers Vintage Tractor Pulls

Craig Lester November 4, 2024

Family. Passion. Power.  Three generations of the Elliott family from Blackie, Alberta, share a love of…

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Western Crop Innovations increasing ability to test quality of malt grain

Craig Lester October 14, 2024

Crop research organization Western Crop Innovations is increasing its ability to test the quality of malts…

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New Documentary Examines A World Without Cows

Craig Lester September 26, 2024

The documentary "World Without Cows", which was filmed in 40 global locations over three years, explores…

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Western Crop Innovations Launches Survey to Guide Future Research

Craig Lester September 15, 2024

Western Crop Innovations (WCI) is seeking farmer input to shape its future research efforts and priorities. They…

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Gardening School Near Lima, Peru Transforms Community

Craig Lester September 14, 2024

A gardening school, with Alberta connections, has changed the fortunes of countless people in Manchay, Peru…

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