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July 24, 2026

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  • The Growing Point Podcast

The Growing Point Podcast: Identifying Spring Wheat Varieties that Improve Nitrogen Use Efficiency – Dr. Kate Congreves

Craig Lester August 2, 2021

Dr. Kate Congeves, University of Saskatchewan, is working with breeders to investigate Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE)…

  • Crops
  • Farming Smarter
  • News
  • Research
  • TV

Farming Smarter: Crop desiccating methods & results

Guest Author August 2, 2021

Ken Coles shares results of a desiccant trial showing the results from timing, nozzle size and…

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  • The Diversity Imperative
Diversity Imperative

The Diversity Imperative: Accountability for Organizations

Craig Lester August 2, 2021

We’re talking accountability for agricultural organizations, featuring guests a beef producer from Ontario and a grain…

  • cattle
  • Lifestyle
  • livestock
  • Livestock care and welfare
  • News
Cor Van Raay

Cor Van Raay, pioneer in the fed-cattle industry and philanthropist, passes away at 85

Craig Lester July 31, 2021

Cor Van Raay, who was a pioneer in developing the fed-cattle industry in Alberta, passed away…

  • cattle
  • County Voice - The Alberta Ag Podcast
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County Voice

Clearwater County Ep. 1 – Soil diversity, protecting livestock from predators and yakking about yaks

Craig Lester July 12, 2021

In this episode, Matt Martinson from Clearwater County talks about land diversity, livestock predators, and a…

  • Crops
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  • Research

The Growing Point: Preventing selection of herbicide-resistant weeds with Dr. Breanne Tidemann (AAFC)

Craig Lester July 11, 2021

Dr. Breanne Tidemann chats about the current state of weed resistance in Western Canada, how we…

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  • The Diversity Imperative
Diversity Imperative

The Diversity Imperative: Elevating Voices: How to be an Ally

Craig Lester July 9, 2021

In this episode, Christine Simpson unearths what the agriculture sector can learn from sport when it…

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  • RRC Podcast
1-acre challenge

Farm family empower youth with 1-Acre Challenge

Craig Lester June 29, 2021

Eastern Ontario farm family set up 1-Acre Challenge to empower youth to build on their ideas…

  • County Voice - The Alberta Ag Podcast
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County Voice

MD of Willow Creek’s Agricultural Service Board celebrates 65 years

Craig Lester June 29, 2021

The MD of Willow Creek's Agricultural Service Board is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. They…

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Craig Lester

Craig Lester recipient of prestigious International Award

RRC Staff June 22, 2021

Rural Roots Canada Co-owner Craig Lester is a co-recipient of the IFAJ - Alltech Award for…

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  • County Voice - The Alberta Ag Podcast
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County Voice

MD of Willow Creek Ep. 1: Noxious Weeds, Farm Equipment for Rent and ASB celebrates 65 years

Craig Lester June 22, 2021

In the first episode of County Voice - The Alberta Ag Podcast, we chat with Agricultural…

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  • The Growing Point Podcast

Food Careers: Episode 22 – Host to host talk with Marty Seymour from FCC Knowledge Podcast

Craig Lester June 5, 2021

Jill talks to Marty Seymour, the Director of Industry Relations at Farm Credit Canada and the…

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Fireside Chats with Erin – Episode 17: All three Canadian Grain Commission’s Commissioners

Guest Author June 5, 2021

The Canadian Grain Commission's commissioners talk about the Canada Grain Act review, the integrity of grain…

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Diversity Imperative

The Diversity Imperative: It’s a JOURNEY

Craig Lester June 5, 2021

On episode 1 of The Diversity Imperative, hosts Erin Gowriluk and Hannah Konschuh talk to Dan…

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Fireside Chats with Erin – Episode 16: Ambassador Dominic Barton

Guest Author May 19, 2021

Erin and Dominic Barton discuss trade with China, an important trading partner, and how Canada can…

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public speaking

Speaking up for Agriculture: Registration for AYSA public speaking competition opens

Craig Lester May 16, 2021

Youth from across Alberta will be speaking up for agriculture during the Alberta Young Speakers for…

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Fireside Chats with Erin – Episode 15: Randy Hoback

Guest Author May 9, 2021

Erin chats with Randy Hoback, Member of Parliament for the riding of Prince Albert, who sits…

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Fireside Chats with Erin – Episode 14: Code of Practice

Guest Author April 29, 2021

In this episode Cracking the Code of Practice and getting answers to some tough farmer questions…

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The Growing Point Podcast: Closing Yield Gaps in Western Canada – A discussion with Dr. Brian Beres (AAFC)

Craig Lester April 29, 2021

In this podcast, we chat with Dr. Brian Beres regarding his current research on closing yield…

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CABEF

Deadline for CABEF post-secondary scholarship quickly approaching

Craig Lester April 18, 2021

Students pursuing a career in agriculture can apply for a scholarship to help them financially through…

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  • Canada’s Pork Sector Launches the Pork Research Hub
  • Meat Processors Welcome National Food Security Strategy but Warn of Export Market Risks and Labour Gaps
  • Grain Growers of Canada Welcomes National Food Security Strategy, Calls for Concrete Action 
  • Grain Growers of Canada signs trilateral industry letter calling for CUSMA renewal and strengthening
  • North American agricultural coalition calls for CUSMA/USMCA renewal as Canadian delegation heads to Capitol Hill
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