BASF Growing Home initiative putting $160,000 into rural Canada
Nominations are open for BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada's Growing Home program, and $160,000 is on the…
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AgExpo 2026 set to be largest yet at Lethbridge Agri-food Hub
The farm equipment and technology show AgExpo is once again taken over the Lethbridge & District…
Prairie Weather This Week – Feb 23
It's the last week of meteorological winter, and while some areas will get spring like weather,…
Love of Ag Conference in B.C. Peace to Highlight Research, Technology, and Industry Programs
Farmers in the B.C. Peace will have an opportunity to hear updates on industry programs, research,…
Agri-Visions conference and trade show returns to Lloydminster
The two-day interactive event in Lloydminster features a tradeshow, keynote speakers, seminars and other events for…
Calgary business preserves 70 years of farming history
Calgary-based Homestead Aerial Photo does aerial photography using drones, but it's their archive of old Prairie…
RRC Podcast – S2E4 – BC Agriculture and Food Minister Lana Popham
In this episode, we chat with BC Agriculture & Food Minister Lana Popham about AAFC job…
RRC Podcast – S2E3 – Iris Meck and the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference
This week, we chat with Iris Meck about 13 years of Advancing Women in Agriculture, leadership,…
Canada thistle tops Alberta’s 2025 invasive species list
Canada thistle, also known as creeping thistle has won the top spot on Alberta's most-reported invasive…
RRC Podcast – S2E2 – An Ag Research Update from Lethbridge Polytechnic
This week, RRC’s Craig Lester talks with Senior Research Chair at Lethbridge Polytechnic, Willemijn Appels, discussing…
Andrea Brocklebank Named CEO of Canadian Cattle Association
The Canadian Cattle Association has announced Andrea Brocklebank as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the…
RRC Podcast – S2E1 – Conferences, China, Canola, and Cattle
On this RRC podcast, Tim Parent & Craig Lester talk upcoming conferences, the PM's upcoming China…
RRC Podcast Ep. 21 – Looking Back on RRC’s Year in Agriculture
On this RRC podcast, we recap our year in agriculture, from Yukon farmers and global farming…
University of Alberta Master’s Student Researches Tanspot
Spotlight on Research: we look at University of Alberta Master's Student Sydney Wong's research into Tanspot,…
RRC Podcast Ep. 20 – A 2025 Prairie Weather Review
On this RRC podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester look back at another wild weather…
Strong Yields, Trade Pressures Define 2025 for Canola Growers
Canola growers saw strong yields in 2025, but the year was overshadowed by the trade uncertainty…
RRC Podcast Ep. 19 – Compassion, Community, and a Canola Industry Update
On this RRC podcast, Alberta Milk spreads holiday cheer, while Alberta Canola Chair Andre Harpe reflects…
RRC Podcast Ep. 18 – John Barlow, Grow Canada, and the RRC Road Ahead
In this Rural Roots Canada podcast, we speak with John Barlow, share insights from Grow Canada,…
RRC Podcast Ep. 17 – From Scotland to Zimbabwe to Alberta: Nuffield Scholar Shares Her Agricultural Journey
In this RRC Podcast, Craig Lester chats with fellow Nuffield Scholar Claire Taylor who shares her…
AgSafe Alberta Urges Farmers to Secure Loads
As hauling ramps up across the prairies, producers and truck drivers are being reminded by AgSafe…