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March 6, 2026

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  • Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers
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AYFR Profile: Josh Younker

Lacey McCrae September 21, 2017

Josh Younker of Younker Cattle Company farms with his dad, his two uncles and his cousin…

  • Business
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RRC Episode: High River’s campaign to attract agricultural businesses

Craig Lester September 16, 2017

A town in Southern Alberta has turned its focus to attracting agricultural businesses to its community.…

  • livestock
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  • Wheat

Wheat survey blazes pathway to higher feed value

Craig Lester September 10, 2017

Calgary, ALBERTA — Fresh insights to help get more bang per bite from feed wheat. That’s what farmers…

  • Crops
  • News

Alberta harvest continues to be ahead of schedule

RRC Staff September 6, 2017

Harvest 2017 is moving along rapidly in Alberta thanks to consistently hot and dry weather across…

  • News

AYFR Profile: Raoul Drost

Guest Author September 1, 2017

Meet Raoul Drost, a second generation Canadian farmer.  Born in Holland, Raoul’s family moved to Canada…

  • Crops
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  • Weather
  • Wheat

WheatStalk: Researching crop recovery from hail damage

Craig Lester August 30, 2017

Researching the ability of crops to recover after a hail storm. Farming Smarter’s Ken Coles talks…

  • Business
  • Crops
  • News

Farmers looking for more solutions to deal with excess water in fields

Craig Lester August 30, 2017

The topic of water management in fields has seen significant growth over the past five years. 

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Brand Your Farm

Guest Author August 23, 2017

As we drive down the highway, our eyes are constantly pulled towards roadside advertisements and flashy…

  • News
  • Weather

Hot dry weather means an early harvest for many

RRC Staff August 19, 2017

"We've never swathed canola in July before, that's a new one for us" Those are the…

  • News
  • Weather

Eye on the storm: Life of a storm chaser

RRC Staff August 12, 2017

There are about 50 that currently chase storms across the province of Alberta and you'll see…

  • News
  • Weather
lightning

Lightning: Separating fact from fiction

RRC Staff August 5, 2017

Thunderstorms produce all sorts of dangerous weather, from large hail, to strong winds and even tornadoes, but…

  • Crops
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  • Research
  • Wheat

WheatStalk: Developing premium Winter Wheat varieties

Craig Lester August 1, 2017

Developing premium varieties of Winter Wheat to improve farmers’ bottom line.   Speaking at Farming Smarter’s…

  • Business
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Succession planning for the family farm is about creating leaders

Craig Lester July 25, 2017

As the baby-boomer generation moves towards retirement the issue of passing the farm on to the…

  • News
  • Weather

Dry Wind: What is it and how does it impact crops

RRC Staff July 22, 2017

Alberta is a windy province, especially south of Calgary, but did you know that the wind…

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  • Stampede 2017

2017 Calgary Stampede Vintage Tractor Pull: Jeremy and Jill Moore

Craig Lester July 15, 2017

Jeremy and Jill Moore from Red Deer, Alberta talk about the 2017 Calgary Stampede Vintage Tractor…

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  • Wheat

Farmers ready to rock out to agronomy at WheatStalk

Craig Lester July 12, 2017

The latest in wheat-related research will be on full display at a crop walk in the…

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VIDEO: Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers talk opportunities they offer producers 

Craig Lester July 7, 2017

Dave Russell from the Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers talks with RRC's Craig Lester about the…

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Heat Wave Concerns Farmers

Craig Lester July 7, 2017

Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for mostly rural areas of east central and southeast…

  • Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers
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Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers look to make more connections

Craig Lester July 3, 2017

Alberta is a province brimming with agricultural richness and diversity.  Agriculture is an industry driven by…

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  • Wheat

Advantages of adding winter wheat to your crop rotation

Craig Lester July 3, 2017

Including winter wheat as part of the crop rotation is trending upwards on farms across Western…

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