RRC Podcast: A look back at 2018 with Alberta Ag Minister Oneil Carlier
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
Team Alberta and provincial Agriculture and Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier have discussed ensuring government agencies are…
VIDEO: Alberta Beef Producers 2017 Year In Review
Alberta Beef Producers Executive Director Rich Smith discusses the issues in 2017 including the struggle against…
Understanding microclimates and how they impact your farm
Ever wonder why a certain part of the farm is always a few degrees cooler or…
Inaugural Alberta Livestock Expo showcases industry innovation, Oct. 12 in Lethbridge
A fresh wave of innovation is fueling a new generation of progress for livestock production sectors…
Recent Snow Should Help Replenish Moisture
The recent dump of snow on parts of southern and central Alberta could be a little…
WheatStalk: Researching crop recovery from hail damage
Researching the ability of crops to recover after a hail storm. Farming Smarter’s Ken Coles talks…
Hot dry weather means an early harvest for many
"We've never swathed canola in July before, that's a new one for us" Those are the…
Eye on the storm: Life of a storm chaser
There are about 50 that currently chase storms across the province of Alberta and you'll see…
Lightning: Separating fact from fiction
Thunderstorms produce all sorts of dangerous weather, from large hail, to strong winds and even tornadoes, but…
Dry Wind: What is it and how does it impact crops
Alberta is a windy province, especially south of Calgary, but did you know that the wind…
Newborn calves watched closely during heat waves
While crops may be the bigger concern during such stifling heat, ranchers also need to keep…
Heat Wave Concerns Farmers
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for mostly rural areas of east central and southeast…
Lightning and crops: a good combination
Did you know that lightning is actually good for crops and growing conditions?
Cloud seeding to mitigate damage
Severe weather season has started across the prairie provinces and while many like to watch a…
Winter snow makes up for lack of precipitation during planting as growing season begins
Moisture levels good across the Prairies despite low precipitation levels during planting.
AFSC Introduces Changes to Crop Insurance Programs
Some changes have been made to the Agri Insurance programs offered by the Agriculture Financial Services…
A chance to go back to school to help your crops ‘make the grade’
The Alberta Wheat Commission, Alberta Barley and Alberta Canola Producers Commission are coming together to host…
Extended winter to set back planting season?
The mercury in the thermometer continues to be a yo-yo with highs below zero one day…
Farmers cleaning up after wind storm rips through central and northern Alberta
Weather reports across central and northern Alberta on Wednesday were littered with the words “record wind…