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June 1, 2026

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BC Cattlemen’s Association raises the alarm over drought

Tim Parent May 31, 2026

Drought is once again becoming a growing concern in British Columbia, and cattle producers are already…

  • Crops
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  • RRC Podcast

Pioneer celebrates 100 years

Tim Parent May 6, 2026

Pioneer seed, part of Corteva Agriscience, is celebrating 100 years, highlighting a legacy shaped by innovation…

  • Canola
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Cargill opens canola processing plant in Regina

Tim Parent April 22, 2026

Cargill says its new canola processing plant in Regina is now open and can process up…

  • Crops
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New bill could speed up farm product approvals by leaning on other countries

Tim Parent April 20, 2026

Bill C-273 would fast-track ag product approvals by recognizing decisions from other countries, aiming to cut…

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Canadian potatoes could soon head to Mexico as part of new trade agreement

Craig Lester April 19, 2026

There’s some positive movement on the trade front for Canada’s potato sector as a trade has…

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Strychnine use expanded in Saskatchewan in fight against gophers

Tim Parent April 11, 2026

Saskatchewan is expanding access to liquid strychnine for producers dealing with Richardson's ground squirrels, covering more…

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Producers welcome emergency approval of strychnine for ground squirrel control

Tim Parent April 6, 2026

Agricultural groups welcome the temporary use of strychnine to deal with gophers but stress it's a…

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Crop Rotation Research Looks to Boost Prairie Soil Health

Craig Lester April 5, 2026

Research underway at the University of Alberta is taking a long-term look at how crop rotation…

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  • News

Feds allow emergency use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan to deal with Richardson Ground Squirrel

Tim Parent March 31, 2026

The federal government has allowed the temporary use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan to help…

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  • RRC Podcast

University of Calgary discovery could curb canola shattering losses

Adeline Aris March 23, 2026

Research from the University of Calgary could help farmers reduce costly canola losses by improving pod…

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Canada’s 2025 CWRS Wheat Crop Maintains High Quality Across the Prairies

Tim Parent December 26, 2025

The 2025 harvest of Canada Western Red Spring wheat lived up to its reputation, delivering another…

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Harvest Numbers Look Strong For 2025: StatsCan

Olivia Taylor October 7, 2025

With harvest season underway, Canadian farmers are seeing a lot of momentum, but not every crop…

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Hail Continues to Damage Crops During Harvest

Craig Lester September 14, 2025

The Canadian Crop Hail Association member companies are investigating 310 claims of crop damage from hail…

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Ottawa Rolls Out Support for Canola, Other Sectors Amid Trade Turmoil

Tim Parent September 5, 2025

Ottawa has announced a series of strategic measures to help sectors most impacted by tariff and…

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Late August Storms Obliterate Crops, Kill Livestock in Alberta, Saskatchewan

Tim Parent September 1, 2025

Several powerful storms swept across Alberta and Saskatchewan, leaving behind a trail of destruction that wiped…

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Make Your Acres Count! Campaign Encourages Farmers to Register Their Farmland

Tim Parent August 29, 2025

The Make Your Acres Count! campaign encourages farmers to register their farmland under the 4R Nutrient…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 6 – Aug. 18 – 2025 Alberta Growing Season

Craig Lester August 17, 2025

In this podcast, Beyond Agronomy's Steve Larocque joins Meteorologist David Spence and Craig Lester for a…

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Canada’s Canola Sector Calls For Diversification Amid New Chinese Tariffs

Tim Parent August 13, 2025

With China imposing news duties on Canadian canola, industry leaders say it underscores the need for…

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Chatsworth Farm Gears Up for Alberta Open Farm Days

Craig Lester August 12, 2025

Vermilion’s Chatsworth Farm is preparing to welcome visitors for Alberta Open Farm Days on Saturday, offering…

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Hail Crop Damage Reduces Overall Despite Severe Storms On Prairies

Craig Lester August 10, 2025

Storms that occurred July 27-August 2 produced significantly less hail than previous years; however, where hail…

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