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March 4, 2026

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Fireside Chats with Erin – Episode 16: Ambassador Dominic Barton

Guest Author May 19, 2021

Erin and Dominic Barton discuss trade with China, an important trading partner, and how Canada can…

  • Crops
  • News
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast
seeding

Tips for seeding in dry conditions

Craig Lester May 9, 2021

The dry conditions this spring has many farmers planting in less than optimal conditions. Jeremy Boychyn…

  • Crops
  • Fireside Chats with Erin
  • Grain
  • News
  • politics
  • TV

Fireside Chats with Erin – Episode 15: Randy Hoback

Guest Author May 9, 2021

Erin chats with Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament for the riding of Prince Albert, who sits…

  • Crops
  • Farming Smarter
  • News
  • Research
  • TV

Farming Smarter: Southern Alberta crop diseases and how to manage them

Guest Author May 9, 2021

Exploring southern Alberta crop diseases with Mike Harding, Research Scientist in Plant Pathology Program at Crop…

  • Crops
  • News
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast
silage

Reducing insect and disease pressures with good crop rotations

Craig Lester May 9, 2021

Central Alberta farmer Brett Jans says a strong crop rotation can help cut down insect and…

  • Crops
  • Fireside Chats with Erin
  • Grain
  • News
  • politics
  • TV

Fireside Chats with Erin – Episode 14: Code of Practice

Guest Author April 29, 2021

In this episode Cracking the Code of Practice and getting answers to some tough farmer questions…

  • Crops
  • Farming Smarter
  • News
  • Research
  • TV

Farming Smarter: Forage mixtures for animal health

Guest Author April 29, 2021

Grant Lastiwka shares thoughts about forage stands, forage mixtures, management, and the forage trials taking place…

  • Crops
  • News
  • Radio
  • Research

The Growing Point Podcast: Closing Yield Gaps in Western Canada – A discussion with Dr. Brian Beres (AAFC)

Craig Lester April 29, 2021

In this podcast, we chat with Dr. Brian Beres regarding his current research on closing yield…

  • Business
  • Crops
  • Food Careers Podcast
  • News
  • Radio

Food Careers Podcast: Episode 21 – What it takes to build an effective team with Syngenta’s David Hoar

Craig Lester April 17, 2021

Food Careers talks to Syngenta's David Hoar about his career path and how it's empowering work…

  • Crops
  • Fireside Chats with Erin
  • Grain
  • News
  • politics
  • TV

Fireside Chats with Erin – Episode 13: Karn Manhas

Guest Author April 17, 2021

Karn Manhas, the Founder and CEO of Terramera, discusses a fresh approach to the agricultural sector…

  • Crops
  • Farming Smarter
  • News
  • Research
  • TV

Farming Smarter: Catch a spore in a Sporenado

Guest Author April 17, 2021

Lewis Baarda talks about Farming Smarter's Sporenado research project at the July 23, 2020 Plot Hop.…

  • Business
  • Covid-19
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  • News
  • politics
  • Radio
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Growth and opportunity headline YIR Canadian agriculture report

Craig Lester February 22, 2021

A 2020 Year-in-Review report from MLT Aikins LLP says there was significant growth and opportunity in…

  • BCRC
  • cattle
  • Crops
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  • News

BCRC: What goes in must come out: manure and nutrient management

Beef Research3 February 20, 2021

Manure offers a long-term source of nutrients that can influence soil properties, increase soil carbon and…

  • Crops
  • Farming Smarter
  • News
  • TV

Farming Smarter: Plot Hop – Herbicide Resistant Kochia

Guest Author February 19, 2021

Dr. Charles Geddes shares his research into managing herbicide-resistant Kochia at Farming Smarter's June 6, 2019…

  • Crops
  • News
  • Radio
  • Research
  • The Growing Point Podcast

The Growing Point Podcast: Bacterial disease in Western Canada – A discussion with Dr. Michael Harding (Pathologist with Alberta Agriculture & Forestry)

Craig Lester February 15, 2021

In this episode of The Growing Point Podcast, we chat with Dr. Michael Harding (Pathologist with…

  • Crops
  • News
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast

Building a weed control strategy for your crop that goes beyond herbicide application

Craig Lester February 15, 2021

Staying on top of weeds in the crop goes beyond applying herbicides. Kelly Bennett, Category Leader…

  • Crops
  • Food Careers Podcast
  • News
  • Radio

Food Careers: Episode 18 – Growing more than crops, it’s also about building strong communities

Guest Author January 23, 2021

Jill Harvie talks to Deborah Michaelson, from Michaelson Meadows. She is a farmer and entrepreneur who…

  • Crops
  • News
  • Tech

AGvisorPRO: Shrinking time and space, while expanding minds

Craig Lester January 17, 2021

Digital platform, AgVisor PRO, brings experts to farmers without them stepping foot on the farm.

  • Covid-19
  • Crops
  • livestock
  • News

HINDSIGHT IS 2020: The Most Popular RRC Stories of the past year

Craig Lester December 29, 2020

A look back at the most-read RRC articles from 2020.

  • Covid-19
  • Crops
  • Grain
  • News
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  • RRC Podcast

2020 Year in Review: Grain farmers plant late, deal with COVID and trade issues

Craig Lester December 27, 2020

A tough harvest in 2019 resulted in many grain farmers having to finish it before they…

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