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April 25, 2026

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Alberta Assembles a Water Advisory Committee to Prepare for Dry Season

Tim Parent February 8, 2024

Following several consecutive dry years in the province, the Alberta government is preparing for drought by…

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Prairie Weather This Week

RRC Staff February 4, 2024

The prairie farm weather forecast for the week of February 5 as well as a recap…

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Prairie Weather this Week

RRC Staff January 29, 2024

It will be another warm, dry week across the prairies, as El Nino conditions continue to…

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Understanding El Niño’s Warm Embrace

Tim Parent September 13, 2023

Meteorologist David Spence gives insight on El Niño, which is returning for the first time in…

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Percentage of Precipitation: What It Means and How to Interpret it

Tim Parent September 8, 2023

Meteorologist David Spence explains the meaning of the term percentage of precipitation (POP) in weather forecasts…

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Dry growing season comes to an end with precipitation heading into September

Craig Lester September 4, 2023

A dry growing season ended with more precipitation in some parts of the Alberta in August.…

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Hail crop damage claims top one-thousand in last week of July

Craig Lester August 6, 2023

Quarter-size hail and drought were the primary causes of hail crop damage at the end of…

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Farmers with crop damage asked to leave sample strips as early harvest begins

Craig Lester July 28, 2023

As producers roll into the fields, insurance adjusters are asking producers to leave adequate sample strips…

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PODCAST: What Does the Heavy Rain in Alberta Mean for Crops?

Craig Lester June 17, 2022

Alberta Wheat and Barley Commission's Jeremy Boychyn talks about what farmers should be on the lookout…

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Snowpack Levels in Mountains Strong as Growing Season Begins

Craig Lester May 19, 2022

As soil conditions remain extremely dry across the province of Alberta, one saving grace may be…

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Moisture levels vary across Alberta

Craig Lester May 3, 2022

As farmers start seeding, Meteorologist David Spence takes a look at precipitation levels since harvest and…

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Pea-sized hail pelts crops across prairies

Craig Lester September 13, 2020

The Canadian Crop Hail Association says storms on August 28 and 29, September 2-5, and 7…

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Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and Weather Network to meet after controversial tweet

Craig Lester July 20, 2019

Canadian Cattlemen's Association and Weather Network to meet after controversial tweet that said eating less beef…

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Farming Smarter: A Hail of a Story – crop recovery after hail

Guest Author June 30, 2019

Farming Smarter General Manager Ken Coles share results from hail recovery research. Alberta has a special…

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RRC Ag Days: Turning Grain Movement Winter Woes to Winter Wows

Craig Lester February 22, 2019

‘Turing Winter Woes into the Winter Wows’ when it comes to grain movement will explore the…

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RRC Podcast: A look back at 2018 with Alberta Ag Minister Oneil Carlier

Craig Lester December 31, 2018

In this 2018 recap, Alberta Ag Minister Oneil Carlier talks about the rough harvest, the new…

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Alberta Crop Commissions and Ag Minister discuss support for farmers amidst tough harvest

Craig Lester October 14, 2018

Team Alberta and provincial Agriculture and Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier have discussed ensuring government agencies are…

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VIDEO: Alberta Beef Producers 2017 Year In Review

Craig Lester January 17, 2018

Alberta Beef Producers Executive Director Rich Smith discusses the issues in 2017 including the struggle against…

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Understanding microclimates and how they impact your farm

RRC Staff October 10, 2017

Ever wonder why a certain part of the farm is always a few degrees cooler or…

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Inaugural Alberta Livestock Expo showcases industry innovation, Oct. 12 in Lethbridge

Craig Lester October 9, 2017

A fresh wave of innovation is fueling a new generation of progress for livestock production sectors…

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  • CAFTA Executive Director Michael Harvey Appointed to Canada–U.S. Economic Advisory Committee
  • Alberta-British Columbia Seed Growers Welcomes Adrienne Herron as General Manager
  • Grain Growers of Canada welcomes Bill C-273 to support innovation and competitiveness in agriculture 
  • Grain Growers of Canada appoints Bruce Burrows as Executive Director
  • Swine Innovation Porc funds research to combat Streptococcus suis infections in piglets
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