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March 1, 2026

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The GrainsWest Podcast: Chained Down (supply chain interruptions)

Kristen Lepp April 19, 2022

(Grainswest) – The on-farm fallout from two years of pandemic related supply chain interruptions continues to…

  • food
  • Food Careers Podcast
  • livestock
  • News
  • Radio

Food Careers: Episode 20 – The end game with Marcel Blais, President of Chop Steakhouse & Bar

Craig Lester February 19, 2021

In this episode, Jill and Marcel have an authentic and vulnerable discussion about how the hospitality…

  • Covid-19
  • Crops
  • livestock
  • News

HINDSIGHT IS 2020: The Most Popular RRC Stories of the past year

Craig Lester December 29, 2020

A look back at the most-read RRC articles from 2020.

  • Covid-19
  • Crops
  • Grain
  • News
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  • RRC Podcast

2020 Year in Review: Grain farmers plant late, deal with COVID and trade issues

Craig Lester December 27, 2020

A tough harvest in 2019 resulted in many grain farmers having to finish it before they…

  • cattle
  • Covid-19
  • livestock
  • News
  • Radio
  • RRC Podcast

2020 Year in Review: Cattle industry deals with COVID-19 while consumers’ support grows

Craig Lester December 21, 2020

The President of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association talks about the successes and challenges the cattle industry…

  • Covid-19
  • GrainsWest Podcast
  • News
  • Radio

The GrainsWest Podcast: PPE MIA

Craig Lester August 23, 2020

This episode is a follow-up to the GrainsWest online story: “PPE MIA.” Sarah Hoffmann, a seed…

  • Agvocacy
  • Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture
  • Lifestyle
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Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition goes digital

Craig Lester June 23, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition, which is usually held…

  • 4-H
  • Bull and Cattle Sales
  • livestock
  • Livestock care and welfare
  • News
  • Radio
  • TV

Learn To Do By Doing: 4-Hers get creative in marketing livestock projects amid pandemic

Craig Lester May 22, 2020

4-Hers are finding creative ways to market their livestock projects amid the COVID-19 pandemic. They are…

  • BCRC
  • Bull and Cattle Sales
  • Covid-19
  • livestock
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BCRC: Resources for Beef Producers during Market Disruptions

Beef Research3 May 2, 2020

A list of resources to help cattle producers deal with the changes in the market to…

  • CanFax Market Drivers Report
  • cattle
  • livestock
  • News

Rebound on cattle markets not expected until packing plants can return to capacity

Craig Lester April 20, 2020

The cattle markets have seen a drop off recently due to the bottleneck at the packing…

  • cattle
  • Covid-19
  • livestock
  • Livestock care and welfare
  • News
  • Radio

Feed yards can handle packing plant COVID-19 slowdowns in the short term: NCFA

Craig Lester April 20, 2020

The National Cattle Feeders Association says feedlot owners should be able to hold back their cattle…

  • cattle
  • livestock
  • Livestock care and welfare
  • News
  • Radio

Veterinarians take measures to protect clients and themselves from COVID-19

Craig Lester April 5, 2020

It's a busy time for farmers and veterinarians as calving is in full swing for many,…

  • Covid-19
  • News
  • Tech
  • TV

John Deere gives thanks to those who are keeping the world running amid Covid-19 pandemic

Craig Lester March 29, 2020

In a touching video, John Deere is giving thanks to those who are keeping the world…

  • BCRC
  • Bull and Cattle Sales
  • cattle
  • livestock
  • Livestock care and welfare
  • News

BCRC: Recommendations for Canadian Cattle Sales During COVID-19

Beef Research3 March 23, 2020

A list of recommendations from the Livestock Markets Association of Canada, the Canadian Beef Breeds Council…

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  • Education
  • livestock
  • Livestock care and welfare
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AFAC: The Livestock Care Conference goes virtual for 2020

Craig Lester March 14, 2020

Due to the current environment of concern and caution, the team at Alberta Farm Animal Care…

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