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…
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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…
WheatStalk: Developing premium Winter Wheat varieties
Developing premium varieties of Winter Wheat to improve farmers’ bottom line. Speaking at Farming Smarter’s…
Succession planning for the family farm is about creating leaders
As the baby-boomer generation moves towards retirement the issue of passing the farm on to the…
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…
2017 Calgary Stampede Vintage Tractor Pull: Jeremy and Jill Moore
Jeremy and Jill Moore from Red Deer, Alberta talk about the 2017 Calgary Stampede Vintage Tractor…
Farmers ready to rock out to agronomy at WheatStalk
The latest in wheat-related research will be on full display at a crop walk in the…
VIDEO: Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers talk opportunities they offer producers
Dave Russell from the Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers talks with RRC's Craig Lester about the…
Heat Wave Concerns Farmers
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for mostly rural areas of east central and southeast…
Alberta Young Farmers and Ranchers look to make more connections
Alberta is a province brimming with agricultural richness and diversity. Agriculture is an industry driven by…
Advantages of adding winter wheat to your crop rotation
Including winter wheat as part of the crop rotation is trending upwards on farms across Western…
Nutritional therapy tackles livestock transport
As new regulations and controversies swirl around the issue of long-distance livestock transport, nutritional therapy is…
FutureFarm Canada Expo to offer something for the entire family
All eyes will be on Olds College on July 6, 7 and 8 as the first…
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…
Canadian Beef Industry Conference to include Bov-Innovation sessions
The conference set for August 15 to 17 is set to be a jammed pack few…
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.
Beyond the Story: Agriculture, Media, Travel and talking about the Weather
In our first 'Beyond the Story' blog, we talk about filming a commercial for Leader Tours…
Canadian Beef Industry Conference to focus on connectivity
The Canadian Beef Industry Conference is growing after a successful event last year. The theme of…