New Rules to Boost Water Storage and Conservation in Alberta
The Alberta government is expanding Water Act exemptions to boost water access, improve conservation, and strengthen…
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B.C. Expands Support for Farm Water Storage as Drought Threats Persist
Farmers and communities across British Columbia are getting more help to secure their water supplies as…
Alberta Government Modernizes Water Act
For the first time since 1999, the Alberta Government is updating the water act - allowing…
RRC Podcast Ep. 4 – Aug 4 – Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson
Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on some…
How Much Water Does It Take to Make a Stampede Breakfast?
How much water do you think it takes to produce a Stampede breakfast, consisting of five…
BCRC: Water Systems on Pasture: An Eastern Canadian Beef Producer Perspective
One of the major limitations to grazing new paddocks, pastures or intensifying grazing systems is ensuring…
Historic Water-Sharing Agreements Spearhead Alberta Drought Response
The largest water-sharing agreements in Alberta's 118-year history are now in place ahead of a potentially severe drought this…
The Consequences of Severe Drought for Alberta
An expert at the Simpson Centre for Food and Agriculture Policy says Alberta is in for a…
Prairie Weather this Week – March 11
RRC Meteorologist David Spence says we’re headed into another week of warm, dry weather across most…
Alberta Assembles a Water Advisory Committee to Prepare for Dry Season
Following several consecutive dry years in the province, the Alberta government is preparing for drought by…
Indigenous-led Living Lab rebuilding relationship with land, water and sky
The Bridge To Land Water Sky is a five year project is Canada's only Indigenous-led living…
Alberta announces drought relief for livestock producers
Drought relief is on the way for livestock producers who have been hard hit by the…
Corteva Agriscience marks one-year by setting sustainability goals
Corteva Agriscience has released 14 goals over four categories as it marks one-year as a pure-play…
BCRC: What’s in your (stock) water?
Leah Clark, a livestock specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, talks about the importance of…
Farming Smarter: Off Stream Watering Systems – Medicine Hat Field Day
Laciee Shock discusses solo watering units, which she claims is easier to set up than a…
BCRC: The Canadian beef industry’s water footprint is shrinking
A Beef Cluster study led by the University of Manitoba’s Dr. Getahun Legesse Gizaw is measuring…
BCRC: Drought Management Strategies
Whether in the form of pasture, stored forage, or supplements, feed is the largest variable input…
Newborn calves watched closely during heat waves
While crops may be the bigger concern during such stifling heat, ranchers also need to keep…
BCRC: Copper deficiency takes heavy toll
Garret Hill couldn’t figure out what was wrong. Cattle had plenty of grass, clean water, a…
BCRC: Questioning the beef industry’s water use
April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day is recognized globally by people from all walks of…