Rural Roots Canada

On this episode of the RRC podcast, host Craig Lester chats with our meteorologist, David Spence, about the weather - some of it wet, some of it dry, and something we're all talking about. And when the weather is rainy and wet, that's good for faba beans. Robyne Davidson, RDAR Pulse Research Scientist at Lakeland College, explains things to consider when you're growing fava beans. Finally, we head...

A company that allows consumers to invest directly in agriculture and agricultural production is preparing to expand its model into Canada, offering farmers an alternative source of operating capital.

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.

In this episode, Craig Lester takes Rural Roots Canada on the road to Ag in Motion in Langham, Saskatchewan. We begin with new federal support for Saskatchewan agriculture businesses and organizations. It includes funding to help accelerate the growth of the province's agtech and biotech sectors. Jeremy Lang, President and CEO of the Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership, explains the investmen...

The 104th Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede runs through Sunday, bringing together producers, ranchers, exhibitors and families for five days of agriculture. The event features livestock shows, agricultural exhibits, trade displays and competitions showcasing the region's farming and ranching roots.

For over 40 years, Aggie Days has brought the farm to the city during the Calgary Stampede, and volunteers play a huge role in making it happen. For Heather Mills of Bar HD Farms near De Winton, Alberta, giving back while helping connect the next generation to agriculture and teaching kids where their food comes from is what's important. "We come out to help every year with Aggie Days because I've...

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 Do More Agriculture Foundation, a national charitable organization championing mental health in agriculture, has a new board Chair. Emma Cross, a pedigreed Hereford cattle producer from Tofield, Alberta, says the foundation is near and dear to my heart because mental health is something that we all have, we all deal with. She says one of their big goals is to reduce the stigma around mental he...

From equipment fires and severe storms to power outages and severe injuries, emergency preparedness is just as important on the farm as seed, feed and fuel. AgSafe Alberta's Jody Wacowich says the best way to prepare for an emergency is to plan and then practice that plan. "You know, what would happen if we had a fire? Who's doing what? Where are they going? Where is everybody safe? " And how are...

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.

Producers looking to get the best return from their precision agriculture equipment may want to keep an eye on research underway at Olds College Centre for Innovation. The SmartAg Applied Research team has partnered with Alberta Grains on the On-Farm Precision Experimentation (OFPE) program, a project designed to help farmers identify the most economical seeding and nitrogen fertilizer rates for w...