Rural Roots Canada

How getting your feed grade grain tested when it's harvested can help your livestock's health and bottom-line here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Raising consumer's knowledge about modern farm practices is key in building public trust for agriculture. A leader in agriculture talks about the risk of not doing this here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Building consumer confidence in agriculture. Advancing Ag mentee Ashley Smith talks about her findings here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

A tax expert says there are some proactive tools farmers can use when it comes to claiming their income from livestock and crops. We look at those tools here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Are you aware of all the tax deductions that are available to your farm? A tax expert runs through a list of them to help your operation here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Managing your grain crop for low Falling Number during harvest. We sit down with an Agronomy expert on how to get the most out of your crop, which potentially may have low Falling Numbers more here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

What is Falling Number and why is it now an issue in crops? An agronomy research extension specialist breaks down why it's important and tips for keeping it higher here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

An Alberta-based agronomist warns of potential harvest issues due to a late seeding. Jeremy Boychyn talks about what farmers need to keep a sharp eye out for as they scout their crops here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Soil saturated. Farmers across Alberta deal with high moisture levels while things look much drier in Manitoba.. more on the soil conditions across the prairies coming up on Rural Roots Canada, Where we Get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

A chance to hear and discuss farm issues with experts for free. Grain marketing, agronomy, public trust, veterinary, tax, and legal experts all in one place to help will be at the upcoming RRC Ag Days on July 14th more on the virtual ag day and how you can take part here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

A Nanton, Alberta based business is all the 'buzz' during the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers look for locally sourced food. More on the initiatives 'Bee My Honey' started during the difficult times which allowed them to succeed coming up on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

An agricultural public speaking event is going digital this summer.  The Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition comes during a time when more and more people want to know where their food comes from.  The event is for youth and students between the age of 11 and 24. Videos must be submitted by August 15.

Know what you grow. An expert talks about how farmers can get the most out of their crops, by building a grain marketing plan here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

What is sustainability in agriculture? Corteva Agriscience Canada's Kris Allen talks about what sustainability means to them as they mark their 1-year anniversary as a pure-play agricultural company. More here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

It's Good Canada!  As Canadians ask serious questions about where and how their food is produced a new campaign aims to grow the conversation. A campaign aims to get more Canadians talking about where their food comes from more here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

A non-profit is looking for farms that want to make a little bit of money by producing eco-systems on land that is not normally used. More on the Alus Canada program here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture

Learn to do by Doing.  4-Hers are finding creative ways to market their livestock with the challenges that COVID-19 presents.  How you can help them out and get locally produced food at the same time coming up on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Rural Roots Canada Ag Days are going virtual with an event in July. We talk about the panels, demonstrations, and interactive segments here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Finding more uses for hemp.   An Alberta company teams up with farmers to use more of the plants they are growing.  We find out what they are making with it here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

As planting starts to get underway, canola producers are mindful of a growing disease in the prairies. We talk to a canola expert about what producers can do to mitigate the spread of clubroot here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Production.

The emergence of COVID-19 cases in the workforces at meatpacking plants has resulted in them slowing down production causing a bottle-neck for producers trying to sell their livestock. We have more on what cattle producers are doing and what they need to weather the storm here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

In this episode of Rural Roots Canada, we take a trip back through time and learn a bit about the history of the Agricultural Service Boards and Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen as they mark 75 years in operation.

It's a busy time for farmers and veterinarians as calving is in full swing for many, so what are vets who are traveling to do farms doing to help protect everyone from COVID-19 while still doing their job. Dr. Pat Burrage is a Veterinarian and the Vice President of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association. He takes us through what measures vets are doing to protect clients and themselves during...

Two new programs at Olds College are aimed to prepare students for one of agriculture's most transformative ages. We talk to the Dean of Werkman's School at Olds College about how these will help them meet industry and producers' needs in the future here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

The dollars and sense of grazing. An internationally renowned grazing expert explains how grazing can help your operations bottom line here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.