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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

RRC Meteorologist David Spence provides the Prairie Weather update 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

RRC Meteorologist David Spence provides the Prairie Weather update for August 24

We continue our summer road trip through Western Canadian agriculture. We stop at Lakeland College to talk applied research and the growing Crop Diagnostic Days with Lakeland's Dean of Applied Research Dr. Francois Paradis, celebrate 30 years of InVigor canola at Ag in Motion and look ahead to new hybrids for 2027 with BASF's Blaine Woycheshin (4:30), before heading to the Calgary Stampede for a c...

RRC Meteorologist David Spence breaks down the latest drought monitor report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. This feature brought to you by BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada, helping farmers do the biggest job on Earth, no matter what the weather

The best agricultural research doesn't stay in the lab; it makes its way to the field. That's the idea behind Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day, where producers connect directly with researchers to learn practical solutions to the challenges they're facing, from weed control and insect pests to crop nutrition and agronomy. Hosted by Lakeland College, in partnership with Lethbridge Polytechnic and Wester...

Alberta Crop Diagnostic Days brought producers and industry experts together near Lacombe last month. The event featured hands-on sessions focused on crop research, variety development, and practical diagnostic skills. Trevor Sears, Executive Director of Western Crop Innovations, says attendance was about 50 per cent higher than last year. Sears says Western Crop Innovations is also implementing a...

RRC Meteorologist David Spence provides the Vegreville - Bonnyville area weather update for the week of August 17.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence provides the Lloydminster weather area update for August 17.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence provides the BC Peace area weather update for the week of August 17.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence provides the Grande Prairie area weather update for August 17.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence provides the Lethbridge area weather update for the week of August 17.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence provides the Olds area weather update for the week of August 17.

Albertans are being encouraged to meet the people behind their food this weekend as Alberta Open Farms Days takes place tomorrow and Sunday. Nearly 150 experiences are available across the province, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at Alberta agriculture. Farms, ranches and food producers will open their gates, offering everything from guided tours and hands-on activities to local food exp...

Agriculture takes centre stage near Fort St. John this weekend as the 79th annual North Peace Fall Fair gets underway. Running Friday through Sunday, the old-time agricultural fair celebrates the farming and ranching roots of the North Peace. Visitors can take in cattle, horse, sheep and goat shows, along with agricultural exhibits and demonstrations throughout the weekend. The tractor pull is als...

Agricultural producers, industry organizations and non-profits in B.C.'s Peace Region have until the end of August to apply for the latest round of funding through the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund. The fund supports projects aimed at strengthening agricultural production and agrifood economic activity across the Peace. Funding is available in three areas: farming infrastructure, e...

Farmers spend a lot of time choosing the right crop protection products, but a Lakeland College researcher says they should also pay attention to the water they are using during spray. Cereal research scientist Dr. Balwinder Kumar says water hardness, pH and other factors can affect how well herbicides and fungicides perform. “So the main crux is like, don't guess water quality, just send it to th...