University of Calgary researchers target cattle parasites as drug resistance grows
Parasitic worms are weakening cattle and costing the industry big money. With drug resistance on the…
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Prairie Weather This Week – April 13
Winter doesn't yet want to let go. After a spring-like start to the week, colder weather…
RRC Podcast – S2E11 – Nortera closes its doors in Lethbridge & the agronomy student valedictorian
In this RRC podcast, we discuss the Nortera closure in Lethbridge, and speak with the Lethbridge…
Alberta’s new chief veterinarian targets gaps in rural care
Alberta's new Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Hussein Keshwani, is bringing rural insight as he tackles vet shortages…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update April 9
The transition to spring weather continues slowly. It may be a bit muddy in prairie fields…
Producers welcome emergency approval of strychnine for ground squirrel control
Agricultural groups welcome the temporary use of strychnine to deal with gophers but stress it's a…
Prairie Weather This Week – April 6
The gradual, freeze-thaw snowmelt pattern anticipated this week is nearly ideal for moisture infiltration into topsoil…
Crop Rotation Research Looks to Boost Prairie Soil Health
Research underway at the University of Alberta is taking a long-term look at how crop rotation…
RRC Podcast – S2E10 – Alberta’s New Chief Provincial Veterinarian
In this RRC podcast, we talk about the feds decision to allow the temporary use of…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Apr 2
Snow continues to fall over the western prairies, providing some moisture ahead of seeding. The eastern…
Feds allow emergency use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan to deal with Richardson Ground Squirrel
The federal government has allowed the temporary use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan to help…
S2E9 – Brazil Recap, Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month and Prepping for Hay and Forage Season
In this podcast, we talk about what has made Brazil a global export superpower, Canadian Agriculture…
Edmonton chefs embrace farm to plate with every recipe
An Edmonton chef highlights the importance of building relationships with the farmers who supply the ingredients…
Alberta Ag Service Boards, Fieldmen Set Tone for Year Ahead at Annual Conference
Alberta's agricultural leaders are tackling growing challenges and finding solutions to adapt to the rapid changes…
Prairie Weather this Week – Midweek Update Mar 26
The transition from winter to spring continues very slowly as more light snow reaches the prairies…
National study targets nitrous oxide in fertilizers
A national research network is examining fertilizer practices, aiming to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from nitrogen…
Prairie Weather This Week – Mar 23
March weather on the prairies can swing from one extreme to the other. Now that it's…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek update Mar 19
A relatively warm week across the prairies comes to an end over the weekend, as winter…
Prairie Weather This Week – March 16
Many towns on the prairies could reach 20 degrees for the first time this season, only…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek update March 12
This will likely be one of the snowier three day stretches of weather for the prairies,…