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April 11, 2026

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Alberta Marks 75 Years of Being Rat-Free

Tim Parent August 6, 2025

Alberta is marking a milestone that few jurisdictions on the planet can claim: 75 consecutive years…

  • News
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  • RRC Podcast

Ground Squirrel Population Boom Has Alberta Calling for Return of Strychnine

Tim Parent August 6, 2025

The Alberta government is calling for the reversal of a federal ban on strychnine as the…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 4 – Aug 4 – Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson

Craig Lester August 4, 2025

Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on some…

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  • RRC Podcast

RRC Podcast Ep. 3 – July 28 – Canada’s Food System, A Unique Ag Research Platform and A Great Ag Extension

Craig Lester July 28, 2025

In this week's podcast, we talk about the Canada Food System initiative, the revamped Crop Diversification…

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Canada’s Food System Aims to Show the Real Story Behind Every Bite

Tim Parent July 27, 2025

Canada's Food System believes it's time to rethink what it really takes to get food on…

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Ag Sector Leaders Urge Ottawa to Make Agriculture a National Priority

Tim Parent July 27, 2025

Canada's agriculture sector is calling on Ottawa to make agriculture a national priority, warning that the…

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How Much Water Does It Take to Make a Stampede Breakfast?

Craig Lester July 23, 2025

How much water do you think it takes to produce a Stampede breakfast, consisting of five…

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RRC Podcast Ep.2 July 21 – A Nuffield Yukon Ag Adventure

Craig Lester July 21, 2025

We chat with Leona Watson, a Nuffield Scholar and one of a small but determined group…

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New Agricultural Research Opportunity Sprouting in Brooks

Craig Lester July 20, 2025

There's a new owner of the agricultural research facility near Brooks, Alberta which has been known…

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Hussar Community Celebrates Agriculture, Spirit, and BASF Growing Home Win

Craig Lester July 16, 2025

The Hussar Agricultural Society in the tight-knit agricultural community of Hussar has been selected as the…

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Youth Speak Up for Agriculture at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 15, 2025

Youth from across the province put agriculture front and centre at the Youth Agriculture Speaking Championships,…

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Alberta Hits Pause on Changes to On-Farm Slaughter Program Amid Producer Concerns

Tim Parent July 15, 2025

The Alberta government is hitting pause on recent changes to its On-Farm Slaughter Program following concerns…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 1 – Drought, Hail, Calgary Stampede and BASF’s Growing Home Program

Craig Lester July 15, 2025

In Episode 1 of the RRC podcast we chat about the drought situation across the prairies,…

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Southern Alberta Farm Families Recognized at Calgary Stampede

Tim Parent July 13, 2025

Farm families across southern Alberta have been recognized for their hard work and dedication to the…

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Canola Farmers Press Prime Minister Mark Carney on China Tariffs at Calgary Stampede

Tim Parent July 10, 2025

Amidst the pancake breakfasts and rodeo fun at the Calgary Stampede, canola farmers were looking to…

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Nuffield Canada Celebrates 75 Years in the Yukon

Craig Lester June 29, 2025

Nuffield Canada celebrated the milestone by touring farms and ag businesses in the Yukon with the…

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  • RRC Podcast

The Nuffield Scholarship: An Opportunity of a Lifetime

Craig Lester June 22, 2025

The Nuffield Scholarship is a prestigious, rural, thought-leadership program available to Canadians who are involved in…

  • livestock
  • News
  • Radio

Canada Beefs Up Its Defence Against Foot and Mouth Disease

Tim Parent June 17, 2025

The federal government has announced the creation of Canada's first dedicated foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank to…

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  • RRC Podcast

AgKnow Looking for Feedback From Industry

Craig Lester June 15, 2025

AgKnow, the Alberta Farm Mental Health network, is looking to the agriculture industry to provide feedback…

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  • Tech

AgTech Start-Up Looks to Snuff Out Farm Equipment Fires

Craig Lester June 10, 2025

Agtech start-up Chariot Command uses camera-based technology to monitor the mechanical health of farm equipment, with…

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