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June 15, 2026

Craig Lester

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Selecting a silage corn hybrid that fits your farm

Craig Lester November 29, 2023

In this feature, we look at all of the considerations when selecting a silage corn hybrid…

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canola

Selecting a canola hybrid seed that fits your farm

Craig Lester November 29, 2023

Not all canola hybrids are created equal, and that's why producers need to look at the…

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drought

Soil care is a year-round responsibility

Craig Lester November 26, 2023

Keeping your soil in tip-top shape is a year-round job. Terralink Horticulture shares best soil testing…

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#ChooseCertifiedSeed

CSGA Launches #ChooseCertifiedSeed Campaign

Craig Lester November 20, 2023

The Canadian Seed Growers' Association's #ChooseCertifiedSeed campaign aims to show why certified seed delivers quality results.

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  • Livestock care and welfare
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Seizing the Opportunity: Cattle and Climate Change

Craig Lester November 19, 2023

Cows are the How of dealing with climate warming. Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons talks about the…

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canola hybrid

RRC Episode #7: Selecting a Canola Hybrid and a Silage Corn Hybrid

Craig Lester November 9, 2023

Nutrien Ag Solutions' Kassi Rinas shares her insights on what farmers should consider when selecting Canola…

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  • Sustainability
Indigenous led Living Lab

Indigenous-led Living Lab rebuilding relationship with land, water and sky

Craig Lester September 30, 2023

The Bridge To Land Water Sky is a five year project is Canada's only Indigenous-led living…

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10PIX

Students to learn about job opportunities in agriculture at 10Peaks Innovation Xchange

Craig Lester September 28, 2023

Agriculture speakers will be presenting to junior high and high school students at the third annual…

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Farm Stock Images Canada

Picture Perfect: Farm Stock Images Canada looks to provide better ag photo options

Craig Lester September 5, 2023

"Our mission is to arm the Canadian agricultural industry with accurate, high quality and impactful images."…

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Dry growing season comes to an end with precipitation heading into September

Craig Lester September 4, 2023

A dry growing season ended with more precipitation in some parts of the Alberta in August.…

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2024 Canadian Beef Industry Conference to be held in Saskatoon

Craig Lester August 31, 2023

The next Canadian Beef Industry Conference will be held the week of August 19, 2024 in…

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Winter Feeding Systems Can Provide Years of Benefits to Cropland

Craig Lester August 30, 2023

Implementing winter feeding systems on cropland will create efficiencies on operations and, potentially, increase production of…

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Good Fences Make for Good Habitat

Craig Lester August 27, 2023

Pheasants Forever Canada is working to preserve natural habitat in roadside ditches and public right-of-ways from…

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Stanton Farms: Building on Positive Energy

Craig Lester August 25, 2023

Stanton Farms, a dairy farm in Ilderton, Ontario, has been named 2023 recipient of Alltech Canada’s Planet…

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RRC Episode #6 – Just Do It! Getting Farm Transition Talks Underway

Craig Lester August 21, 2023

RRC's Craig Lester and Dalke Law's Eric Dalke explore the hang-ups that keep families from talking…

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Alberta Open Farm Days

RRC Podcast Ep #5: Alberta Open Farm Days at Farming Smarter

Craig Lester August 20, 2023

Alberta Open Farm Days events took place across the province on Saturday and Sunday. RRC was…

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  • Canadian Beef Industry Conference
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Environmental Stewardship

Wray Ranch from Alberta wins 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award

Craig Lester August 18, 2023

The winner of the Canadian Cattle Association's 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award is Wray Ranch from Irricana,…

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  • Canadian Beef Industry Conference
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Dr. Carling Matejka: 2023 Reg Schellenberg Legacy Next Generation Award Recipient

Craig Lester August 16, 2023

Dr. Carling Matejka has been named as inaugral recipient of the Reg Schellenberg Legacy Next Generation…

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Chatsworth Farm Set For Open Farm Days

Craig Lester August 14, 2023

Chatsworth Farm, located near Vermillion, Alberta, will be one of many farms across Alberta taking part…

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The Art of Vintage Tractor Pulling More than Just Tractors and Dirt

Craig Lester August 12, 2023

A look at why camaraderie and cheering crowds play a factor in vintage tractor pulling, plus…

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