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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.
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.
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.
On this Rural Roots Canada podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester kick things off talking about the latest on the New World screwworm situation in Texas and what it might mean for the Calgary Stampede. Then, a major digital upgrade for farmers and agronomists as Alberta's Crop Protection Guide - better known as the Blue Book - is now available through a mobile app, putting critical crop protection information at producers' fingertips. Finally, a conversation with Jenna Sarich, a 2025 Nuffield Canada scholar, to learn how the prestigious program is helping agricultural leaders expand their knowledge and bring a global perspective to Canadian agriculture.
The Calgary Stampede says it doesn't anticipate any disruptions to its Western Events programming due to the screwworm situation in Texas. Last week, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) temporarily banned livestock from Texas after two confirmed cases of New World screwworm were found in two calves in the southern U.S. state. It says all livestock, including horses, originating from or present in Texas within 21 days before crossing the border, will not be accepted into the country.
For many farmers, the workday doesn't end when they leave the field, park the tractor or finish chores in the barn. The farm is often their home, workplace and livelihood all at once. That connection can make it difficult to separate personal life from work. That is one of the reasons Counselling Alberta offers a farm-informed counselling program designed specifically for agricultural producers and their families.
The Alberta Blue Book now has its own app. Alberta's three largest crop commissions, Alberta Canola, Alberta Grains, and Alberta Pulse Growers, have launched a new mobile app for Alberta's Crop Protection Guide, better known as the Blue Book, giving farmers and agronomists immediate digital access to crop protection guidance.
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.
Weekend Weather Alert: Unsettled Conditions Ahead for Western Canada by RRC soundbites
From the show floor to the trade war, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester bring together some of the stories Rural Roots Canada has been following for this episode of the RRC podcast. This week, we recap the energy and excitement of 4-H on Parade at Stamepede Park, featuring voices from young competitors who are building skills, leadership, and lifelong connections. We also dig into growing tensions between Canada and the U.S. over mushrooms, as Mushrooms Canada's Ryan Koeslag explains what new duties could mean for growers, jobs, and grocery bills. Plus, Olivia Taylor sits down with Ag in the Classroom's Mercedes Unwin to talk about connecting the next generation with Canadian agriculture. Also, we added info on a ticket giveaway for the Cypress Farm and Ranch Show. Be sure to listen for details.
Canadian mushroom growers are warning that new U.S. trade duties on fresh mushroom imports could drive up food prices and threaten jobs on both sides of the border. In September 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce launched anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations into Canadian mushroom exports following a petition from a group of American producers, according to Mushrooms Canada executive vice-president Ryan Koeslag. Koeslag said the Canadian industry has spent decades investing in technology and production practices, helping expand exports into the United States. The U.S. has since imposed preliminary duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms, citing general farm tax exemptions and cash-basis accounting practices as reasons for the countervailing measures.
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.
Drought is once again becoming a growing concern in British Columbia, and cattle producers are already starting to ring the alarm bells. In a statement, the BC Cattlemen's Association (BCCA) says low snowpack, dry conditions and ongoing water shortages are putting pressure on ranchers heading into the summer grazing season. It's urging the province to preserve critical water-storage infrastructure and calling for a halt to any plans to remove or decommission it.
A Grade 6 class from Templeton Academy in Meadows, N.L., has been named the national winner of Mission Explorium, a Canada-wide agriculture education program that challenges students to solve real-world food and sustainability issues. More than 5,300 students in Grades 6 to 8 participated in the Agriculture in the Classroom Canada program this year. Students were tasked with designing a sustainable community on a deserted island while learning about agriculture, food systems, ecosystems and resource management.
Lethbridge Polytechnic agronomy student Paul Skretting served as this year's valedictorian for its spring 2026 convocation. Skretting, who is completing a diploma in agriculture sciences, led the graduating class and delivered the valedictory address during the afternoon ceremony on May 22.
Youth across Alberta are being invited to share their passion for agriculture through public speaking this summer. The Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition is returning for its 11th year in partnership with the Calgary Stampede Youth Agricultural Speaking Championships and Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies. Preliminary competitions will take place in Athabasca, Olds and Calgary ahead of the finals during Stampede. The competition is open to youth between the ages of 11 and 24, with competitors vying for a share of $15,000 in prizes and the chance to advance to the national championships in Toronto. More information can be found at https://ag.calgarystampede.com/events/youth-speaking
A new economic analysis commissioned by the Agriculture Transport Coalition says a single week of rail and port disruptions during peak export season could cost the grain sector up to $540 million. The report found most of those losses come from export sales that can't be recovered once shipments are delayed. It also says that just the threat of a disruption could trigger up to $112 million in missed sales before a work stoppage even begins. The findings were released as part of the new “Too Much on the Line” campaign, which is calling on the federal government to reform Canada's labour relations framework.
Collaboration, innovation and agriculture research will take centre stage next month in Brooks as the CDC Newell Ag Summit brings producers, researchers, industry and community members together for two days of networking and discussion. The event is scheduled for June 18 and 19 and will showcase the work being done at CDC South while creating opportunities for new partnerships and ideas across the agriculture sector.
Drought is once again becoming a growing concern in B.C., and cattle producers are already ringing the alarm bells. The BC Cattlemen's Association says low snowpack, dry conditions, and ongoing water shortages are putting pressure on ranchers heading into the summer grazing season. In a release, the group says producers are already keeping a close eye on feed supplies and preparing for the possibility of reduced pasture growth and water availability.
In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester discuss mental health supports for farmers. Counselling Alberta's Farm-informed counselling focuses on the long days, unpredictability, and isolation that farming can bring. The program offers mental health support with counsellors who understand life on the farm. We speak to Sarah Rosenfeld, Associate Director of Counselling Alberta.
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 Cypress Farm & Ranch Show is returning to Medicine Hat this June, with organizers promising more exhibitors, a revamped format and an expanded shopping experience for attendees. The show will take place June 11 and 12, 2026, at the Cypress Centre on the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds, alongside the WPCA World Chuckwagon Races.
RRC Meteorologist David Spence explains why several Alberta rivers are experiencing low water flows and what to expect as temperatures warm. Learn how water management practices help rivers prepare for incoming snowmelt from the Rockies, and why current conditions are unlikely to mirror the severe flooding of 2013.
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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