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Hail Report: Cereal Crops Show Resilience After Early Season Storms

Tim Parent July 12, 2024

The Canadian Crop Hail Association is currently reviewing approximately 1,000 crop damage claims from storms that…

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Alberta Beef Producers Secure $1.9 Million Funding Boost for VBP+ Program

Tim Parent July 11, 2024

The governments of Alberta and Canada are supporting Alberta Beef Producers with a $1.9 million funding…

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Severe Weather Safety on the Farm

David Spence July 9, 2024

In mid-July, severe storm season reaches its peak on the Canadian prairies. RRC Meteorlogist David Spence…

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Prairie Weather This Week – July 8

David Spence July 8, 2024

In this week's prairie weather forecast, prepare for a hot week, especially in Alberta, where 30-degree…

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Hail Report: Crop Damage Claims Reach 1,500 for June 17-23

Tim Parent July 6, 2024

The Canadian Crop Hail Association, hail ranging from pea-sized to as large as softballs from storms…

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Agriculture Literacy Program At University of Calgary Gets $1 Million Donation From BMO

Tim Parent July 4, 2024

The Simpson Centre for Food and Agriculture Policy at the University of Calgary has launched the…

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Prairie Weather this Week: July 1

David Spence July 1, 2024

In this prairie weather report, Alberta and Saskatchewan won’t see much more than 20-30 mm of…

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CFIA Seeking Feedback on National Potato Wart Response Plan

Tim Parent June 30, 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a public consultation on its proposed National Potato…

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The Countdown Is On For AWC East 2024

Tim Parent June 30, 2024

The countdown is on to the Advancing Women in Agriculture AWC East 2024 Conference happening in…

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Severe Weather Leads to Over 900 Crop Damage Claims

Tim Parent June 28, 2024

Insurance adjusters are investigating the crop damage claims following storms that blew through the Prairies between…

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Prairie Weather This Week – June 24

Craig Lester June 24, 2024

In this Prairie Weather this week report, a series of systems provide opportunities for showers, rain,…

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The Agricultural and Economical Potential of Nanotechnology

Tim Parent June 23, 2024

Convergent Bio, which was launched earlier this year, aims to explore nanotechnology and its unlimited potential…

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Six Students Awarded CABEF Agricultural Scholarships

Tim Parent June 18, 2024

The Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) has awarded $2,500 agricultural scholarships to six students from across…

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Prairie Weather this Week: June 17

Craig Lester June 17, 2024

In this week’s prairie weather forecast, there is more rain to come, but there is also…

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National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food Launches to Tackle Barriers in Canada’s Food Chain

Tim Parent June 14, 2024

The National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food will work with Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities looking…

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Prairie Weather this Week – June 10

David Spence June 10, 2024

In this Prairie Weather this Week report: more rain to come this week, especially for central…

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Ag Tech: Streamlining The Feed Industry Through Transparent, Efficient, Feed Procurement

Tim Parent June 9, 2024

Streamlining feed procurement is the goal of FeedXChange, an innovative platform that connects farmers and feed…

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Calgary Stampede to Co-Host Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture Championship Competition for the First Time

Tim Parent June 5, 2024

The Calgary Stampede will co-host the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture Championship Competition for the first…

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Prairie Weather this Week: June 3

David Spence June 3, 2024

In the RRC's Prairie Weather this Week report, the overall weather outlook for the week across…

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Learn to do by doing: 4-H members reflect on skills gained

Craig Lester June 3, 2024

It's an exciting time of year in the 4-H world as 4-Hers show off the projects…

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