RRC strives to tell unique stories from the agriculture community that show the true roots of the industry. It will also show off new products and ideas from the ever evolving industry.
In this RRC Tech Spotlight, Kubota is giving its sub-compact tractor lineup a major overhaul. The compact equipment company is replacing its long-running BX sub-compact tractor platform with a redesigned lineup that offers increased loader capacity, new mower options and more technology. Operators will notice another change underfoot. The BX90 switches to side-by-side hydrostatic transmission pedals for forward and reverse operation, replacing the previous pedal arrangement.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 28, 2026.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 28, 2026.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 28, 2026.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 28, 2026.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 28, 2026.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 28, 2026.
RRC Podcast - S2E29 - Rain, Frost and Harvest Delays Plus New Adventures for Two Saskatchewan 4-H Members by RRC soundbites
American President Donald Trump says the U.S. is working on a deal to get more potash from Belarus instead of Canada. "The United States is working on a massive Deal with respect to the purchase of Potash from Belarus," wrote Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social. "The price would be for substantially less than we are currently paying to Canada, very good news for our Farmers and Ranchers." Canada is the world's largest producer and exporter of potash and supplies the U.S. with the majority of its fertilizer products, including potash. Trump's announcement comes as the trade war between Canada and the United States continues. There is a catch. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says his country doesn't have much potash available to sell to the U.S. this year. He says production is already contracted. And Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is pushing back hard, saying buying blood potash from Belarus would support Russia in its ongoing war in Ukraine, given Belarus's ties to Moscow. Fertilizer Canada, meanwhile, says Canada's proximity, transportation infrastructure and reliable supply chain are critical to getting fertilizer to North American farmers when they need it. So, whether this becomes a real shift in where American farmers get their potash — or simply more pressure on Canada in the trade war — remains to be seen.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 21, 2026.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 21, 2026.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 21, 2026.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 21, 2026.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 21, 2026.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 21, 2026.
Harvest is running well behind schedule across Alberta and B.C., but warmer and dryer weather is on the way this autumn. RRC Meteorologist David Spence has the details.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 14
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 14
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 14
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 14
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 14
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 14
Wet weather is creating major challenges for farmers trying to get harvest underway across the Prairies. This week on the Rural Roots Canada podcast, RRC meteorologist David Spence joins Craig Lester to discuss the cool, damp weather pattern that has kept combines out of fields and left some farmers wondering whether conditions will improve in time to get crops off before frost. Spence looks at significant rainfall across parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, including areas that have received 50 to 150 millimetres of rain, while some areas east of Regina have recorded even higher totals since the beginning of September. They also discuss the risks wet conditions pose to crop quality and grain storage, the outlook for the coming weeks, and when a developing El Niño could begin changing the weather pattern. Plus, Craig and David talk about the response from farmers sharing what they are seeing on the ground and why that feedback is helping provide a clearer picture of harvest conditions across the Prairies. This podcast is brought to you by BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada, helping farmers do the biggest job on earth, no matter what the weather.
An Alberta company that developed a way to micronize sulphur is expanding its production capacity as it looks to grow markets in agriculture and beyond. SulTech Global uses a process that micronizes sulphur in water, producing particles that can be used as plant nutrients, soil amendments and in value-added products. The company acquired the technology from Alberta Research Council, now InnoTech Alberta, and spent two years rebuilding and adapting the equipment, but Murray MacKinnon, founder and CEO of SulTech, says the tech had humble beginnings. "The equipment was actually in a pole barn out behind the Alberta Research Council, covered in pigeon droppings," remembers MacKinnon. Today, SulTech is building a new 50,000-metric-ton facility near Cochrane, Alberta, while negotiating projects in the U.S. and the Middle East, and looking at Europe as a potential new market.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 7
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 7
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 7
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 7
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 7
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 7
This week on the Rural Roots Canada podcast, we look at trust, innovation and Canadian agriculture's growing reach. Lisa Bishop-Spencer with the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity discusses how Canadians' trust in the food system is changing, why farmers and scientists remain among the most trusted voices, and the challenge of communicating innovation and science in ways that connect with consumers. We also visit SulTech Global, an Alberta company turning micronized sulphur technology into new opportunities in agriculture and beyond. CEO Murray McKinnon shares the company's entrepreneurial journey, its work with innovative farmers and agronomists, and how growing international demand is opening doors in markets worldwide.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 31.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 31.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 31.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 31.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 31.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 31.
RRC meteorologist David Spence joins Craig Lester to break down a summer of weather extremes across the Prairies and what those conditions could mean as farmers move deeper into harvest. They discuss the sharp north-south divide in moisture, with dry conditions returning to parts of southern Alberta, while excessive rainfall is creating harvest challenges farther north. Spence also talks about slower-than-normal harvest progress, the return of drought conditions in some areas, and growing concern about frost as crops race toward maturity.
With the United States' decision to impose a 50 percent tariff on almost $28 billion worth of Canadian goods following a breakdown of trade talks, Canada has announced its counter-tariffs, matching the tariffs dollar for dollar, with many agricultural and agri-food products in the crosshairs.
A Canadian ag-tech startup is developing virtual fencing technology to make rotational grazing more accessible to ranchers. AgriVanna is building what it calls an operating system for the ranch, combining forage analysis, grazing plans and virtual fencing collars. It says the technology is designed for remote operations where traditional systems can be difficult to use.
RRC's Craig Lester sits down for a discussion with Alltech Global Beef Research Director Dr. Vaughn Holder. As the beef industry faces increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt production systems, Dr. Vaughn Holder, says one consideration cannot get lost in the discussion: producing food.
As the beef industry faces increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt production systems, Alltech's Research Director for Beef, Dr. Vaughn Holder, says one consideration cannot get lost in the discussion: producing food. Holder was in Calgary to speak at the International Livestock Congress during the Calgary Stampede this summer, where his presentation focused on the science behind beef production and the global story being told about the industry. His message centres on looking beyond individual issues, including methane emissions, and considering how cattle fit within much larger food and agricultural ecosystems.
InVigor is celebrating 30 years in Canadian agriculture, marking three decades of change in both canola production and the hybrids farmers grow. BASF InVigor Marketing Manager Blaine Woycheshin has been along for nearly the entire ride, working with InVigor since 1997. “Old dogs never die. InVigor has been my life. Obviously, it's been a lot of fun, but we're not done. We've got a lot to offer growers, and I think we have a lot of things we can bring out in the future,” says Woycheshin. For Woycheshin, one of the biggest moments in his years working with InVigor came in 2014, with technology that helped change how growers harvest canola. That future includes three new InVigor hybrids for 2027, with a focus on yield, earlier maturity and disease management. Among them is InVigor L342PC, a next-generation, second-generation clubroot-resistant hybrid with different genetics than two existing options. “We're bred from a different genetic source, so we're very excited for growers because if you're battling clubroot, we have today, we have 3 strong second-gen hybrids for predominantly the Alberta area, but this is another tool in helping manage it because it's different.” InVigor L346PC and InVigor Choice LR347PC are the other two InVigor hybrids being introduced in 2027.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 24.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 24.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 24.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 24.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 24.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 24.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence provides the Prairie Weather update for August 24
RRC Meteorologist David Spence provides the Prairie Weather update for August 24
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