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RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
The inaugural CDC Newell Ag Summit in June brought together producers, industry, academia, researchers and innovators for a day of collaboration, networking and tours of the renovated and upgraded Crop Diversification Centre near Brooks. County of Newell Reeve Arno Doerksen says they were excited to be able to bring together a diverse group of people.T "This attracted a lot of really good people who have a significant opportunity to make a difference. You know, in in their industry but also to our future here at CDC. A lot of horsepower in the room today, really," said Doerksen. More than 120 attendees participated in the event, introducing newcomers to the capabilities of CDC South while reconnecting industry leaders with its research and development opportunities.
At this year's Calgary Stampede, local seasonal ingredients were on full display at the first-ever Taste of Stampede. The culinary cup pitted chefs from across Alberta against one another in a mouth-watering competition. Errin Massolin is the head chef of The Nash in Calgary's Inglewood neighbourhood. Using local is so important to her. She grew up in High River in a family of farmers. Massolin finished fourth overall in the event.
Canadians overwhelmingly believe the country should maintain control over its food supply, and want Ottawa to stand firm in defending farmers, dairy farmers, and supply management as trade negotiations continue with the United States, according to new polling by Nanos Research. The survey, commissioned by the Dairy Farmers of Canada, found 91 per cent of Canadians say maintaining Canadian control over the food supply is important, while 68 per cent believe the federal government should strongly defend the interests of dairy farmers during CUSMA negotiations.
The Jr Steer Classic at the Calgary Stampede brought together competitors from across Western Canada... One of the participants was Wyatt Elias from Prince George, B.C. Elias says bringing a steer to this show has been on his list for a long time.
Shelby Dutertre from Bonnyville, Alberta, talked her way to a first-place finish in the Senior division of the Youth Agriculture Speaking Championships at the Calgary Stampede on the weekend. Youth had to compete at a regional competition in order to qualify for the finals. Duterte says the win in the finals was a complete surprise.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
The BC Agriculture Council is moving forward with plans to establish a provincial Farmland Trust aimed at protecting agricultural land and keeping it in production for future generations. The proposed trust would preserve farmland, support farm succession and help ensure productive land remains available for farming rather than being lost to other uses. The council says the initiative comes as rising land values, affordability challenges and a growing number of farm transitions are making it increasingly difficult for new and next generation farmers to access land.
The federal government is investing more than $4 million to grow demand for Canadian beef around the world. Announced Wednesday at the Calgary Stampede, the investment comes through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriMarketing Program. Canada Beef will receive $3.7 million to promote Canadian beef and veal through advertising, promotional campaigns and market development activities, while the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) will receive up to $300,000 to support trade advocacy, strengthen international relationships and advance science-based trade rules. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald said the funding is about both protecting existing export markets and creating new opportunities for Canadian producers.
With only about 200 Shire horses in Canada, an Alberta breeder is working to keep these gentle giants alive for future generations.
Producers looking to get the best out of their precision ag equipment should keep an eye on research out of Olds College. Olds College has been collaborating with Alberta Grains on the On-Farm Precision Experimentation research project SmartAg Applied Research Team Project Lead Daniel Stefner says they are evaluating the most economical seeding and nitrogen fertilizer rates for wheat and barley
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
The Alberta government is investing more than $7 million to expand and modernize agriculture training facilities at Lakeland College, saying the upgrades will help prepare students for careers while strengthening the rural workforce. The money will be used to expand the college's beef yard and relocate its horse pen facilities at its Vermilion campus.
On this Rural Roots Canada podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester talk about the recent CDC Neweall Ag Summit, a two-day event full of collaboration, connection, and moving the agriculture sector forward. Rural Roots Canada was on the ground at the summit, which brought together researchers, producers, and more to spark conversation, spur innovation, and showcase the future of the ag sector.
On June 22, Alberta producers gathered near Claresholm for a Plot2Farm field day that showed how on-farm research can help answer practical agronomic questions. Hosted by Alberta Grains in partnership with Silverwood Ventures, the event drew about 40 farmers and industry representatives to tour research trials and discuss how locally generated data can support management decisions. Jeremy Boychyn, director of research, agronomy and extension with Alberta Grains, said the Plot2Farm program gives producers a structured way to test agronomic ideas on their own farms. "The goal of the program is really to support farmers in trialing different agronomic practices on their farm through a stronger scientific approach," Boychyn said. The process relies on randomized and replicated trials, careful site and equipment selection, analysis of the results and a return of the data to the growers involved. Alberta Grains works with producers to design trials around questions they want answered.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
Farmers and ranchers forced to leave their operations during an emergency could soon face fewer hurdles getting back to care for livestock and protect their property. The BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) has launched a standardized, digitally enabled Temporary Access Pass system to help local authorities and First Nations manage requests from producers who need access to areas under evacuation orders during emergencies. The new system builds on temporary access pass processes that have existed across B.C. for years but have often varied from one jurisdiction to another, creating confusion for both emergency officials and those seeking access.
On this Rural Roots Canada podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester discuss the rainfall across the Prairies that has left many farmers' fields waterlogged from Alberta to Manitoba. RRC meteorologist David Spence joins the conversation, sharing insights about the rainy start to the summer and what we might expect as we move further into the summer months. As well, farmer and agrologist Linda Hunt shares what the conditions look like on the ground and how flooding is affecting operations.
 Bushel Plus Ltd. is marking its 10th anniversary by rebranding as BranValt, a move the company says better reflects its evolution from a single-product startup to a global harvest optimization technology provider.
Future veterinarians gained hands-on training at the Youth Veterinary Science Challenge, an event designed to encourage youth to pursue careers critical to agriculture and animal health.
Livestock theft still occurs on the Prairies, but officials say fraud and weak business arrangements are becoming a bigger risk for producers.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
We finally got the topsoil moisture we needed, so why are crops across the west not all up and out of the ground yet? RRC meteorologist David Spence has the answer.
On this Rural Roots Canada podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester talk about the Alberta Farm Writers Association Farm Tour, which took place in northeastern Alberta, including a stop at Chatsworth Farm and a conversation with Charlotte Wasilyk. Then, we head down to southeastern Alberta and stop at the Cypress Farm and Ranch Show for a discussion about the event and its fundraising efforts for HALO Air Ambulance. It's all about community and promoting agriculture on this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast!
Applications are now open for the 2027 Nuffield Canada Scholarship, offering professionals in agriculture the chance to study global food systems through international travel and research. The program is open to individuals between the ages of 25 and 50 working in agriculture, food or agribusiness. Selected scholars take part in a two-year program that includes at least 10 weeks of travel, along with independent research on a topic relevant to their work.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.
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