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April 11, 2026

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New Port of Vancouver Facility Expands Canada’s Canola Exports

Tim Parent October 4, 2025

Canada's canola farmers are getting a boost to their export options with the opening of a…

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Seed, Feed and Faith: The Unexpected Network Supporting Farmers’ Mental Health

Tim Parent September 30, 2025

When it comes to mental health, farmers are unlikely to call a counsellor or crisis line…

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Big Marble Farms Secures $2.2M Grant to Boost Greenhouse Lighting, Cut Emissions

Craig Lester September 29, 2025

Big Marble Farms near Medicine Hat receives $2.2M Alberta grant to install 5,000+ LED grow lights,…

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Sundre, Alberta Rancher Receives 2025 Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award

Craig Lester September 17, 2025

Canadian Cattle Young Leader Brianna Elliot from Sundre, Alberta, is the recipient of the 2025 Reg…

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University of Calgary Expands Veterinary Program to Address Rural Vet Shortage

Tim Parent September 16, 2025

A new facility at the the U of C Faculty of Veterinary Medicine will expand capacity…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 7 – Sept 12 – Harvest Safety and Mental Health as well as an AWC Preview

Tim Parent September 12, 2025

In this RRC podcast, we discuss safety and good mental health on the farm and look…

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome With the Help of AWC

Tim Parent September 12, 2025

Rancher Ashley Perepelkin will hit the stage at AWC East 2025 in Niagara Falls, returning to…

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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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Plateau Cattle Co. Win 2025 ABP Environmental Stewardship Award

Craig Lester September 3, 2025

Plateau Cattle Co. has been named as the recipient of the Alberta Beef Producers' 2025 Environmental…

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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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Showcasing the Ancient Tradition of Sheep Shearing

Tim Parent August 26, 2025

Sheep shearing is an ancient tradition dating back to the earliest days of agriculture and in…

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Early August Hail Storms Less Organized but Still Destructive

Craig Lester August 24, 2025

A large storm in western Saskatchewan on August 13 caused widespread damage to growing crops, according…

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Farmers Reeling After Hail and Wind Wipes Out Crops Near Brooks

Craig Lester August 22, 2025

A powerful storm that swept through west of Brooks, Alberta, has left farmers reeling, as hail…

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Saskatchewan Premier Meets with Feds to Discuss Canola Trade Dispute with China

Tim Parent August 21, 2025

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe met with federal government officials on Thursday to discuss the ongoing trade…

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Do More Agriculture’s AgTalk Initiative Renewed

Craig Lester August 20, 2025

Do More Agriculture Foundation’s AgTalk online space for mental health connection in the agricultural sector has…

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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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Farming Smarter Opens Its Doors for Alberta Open Farm Days

Tim Parent August 12, 2025

Farming Smarter will once again take part in Alberta Open Farm Days by opening its location…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 5 – Aug. 11 – Cudlobe Cattle Field Day

Craig Lester August 11, 2025

On this week's podcast, RRC travels to Stavely, Alberta, to take in the Cudlobe Cattle Field…

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