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.
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.
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 episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, the Cypress Farm & Ranch Show is gearing up to kick off in Medicine Hat, Alberta, on June 11 & 12. Host Craig Lester speaks with Dave Fiddler, founder of the show, about why it'll be a spectacular event to get a closer look at agriculture in Alberta. With the Calgary Stampede on the way, one of the main events will be the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition. This year, some changes have been made to make it easier for more young speakers to share their passion for agriculture. Eric Dalke, the founder of the competition, joins the podcast to talk about the annual event.
The House of Commons agriculture committee is urging the federal government to reverse planned closures of several agricultural research centres, warning the move could weaken Canada's food security, scientific capacity, and long-term agricultural competitiveness.
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 episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester talk about the upcoming CDC Newell Ag Summit, in Brooks, Alberta, on June 18, where connection, collaboration, and research will take center stage. It's Emergency Preparedness Week, and Craig has a conversation with Jody Wacowich at AgSafe Alberta about the importance of having a plan to deal with any emergency that might arise on your farm. Finally, Pioneer celebrates a huge milestone as the seed brand turns 100 this year. We take a look at the history of Pioneer and a legacy built on innovation and generational partnerships.
The ag and innovation sectors need startups, producers and women at the table to get ideas from the lab to the field to solve practical farming challenges.
The Canadian Cattle Association and the National Cattle Feeders' Association says Canadian beef should not be a bargaining chip in rushed trade negotiations with Mercosur countries. CCA President Tyler Fulton says they support global trade that is science-based, transparent and reciprocal. He adds that Canada is already one of the most exposed beef markets in the world - adding permanent, broad-based beef access for Mercosur countries would undermine our industry at a critical time and send the wrong signal to producers who are working to rebuild the national herd. Canada already relies on imports for approximately 30 per cent of domestic beef consumption, significantly higher than major competitors such as the United States, the European Union, or Australia.
Pioneer celebrates 100 years by RRC soundbites
For hay producers across Canada, the window between the spring thaw and first cut is short. What happens in those early weeks can shape the quality and quantity of every bale that comes off the field for the rest of the season. Chris Ennis, an agricultural field product specialist with Kubota Canada, says the most common and most costly mistake he sees is skipping field preparation altogether. "If we don't see those ruts repaired, fixed, replaced, we're going to be running into things," Ennis said, adding that overlooked winter damage can drive up ash content in feed and directly harm forage quality.
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