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Rural Roots Canada
by Craig Lester
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.
Episodes
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Heavy September Rain Eases Prairie Drought
Significant rain in September reduced the extent of drought across the prairies, and only 9% of agricultural land is now considered abnormally dry or in drought. The latest Canadian Drought Monitor saying parts of southern Saskatchewan received 400% of normal rainfall in September, southern...
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Water quality can affect crop protection product performance: Lakeland College researcher
Farmers spend a considerable amount of time choosing the right crop protection products, but a Lakeland College researcher says that the water used to apply them also deserves attention. Dr. Balwinder Kumar, a cereal research scientist at Lakeland College, says water hardness, pH and mineral...
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AI powered platform aims to simplify insect monitoring
Monitoring and identifying insects across multiple field sites can be time-consuming for agricultural researchers and growers. Insect Track Solutions Inc. is developing an AI-powered platform designed to make insect identification and monitoring more accessible. Through its Integrated Pest and...
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Lloydminster - Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 12, 2026
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Olds - Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 12, 2026
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Vegreville-Bonnyville - Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 12, 2026
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Lethbridge - Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 12, 2026
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BC Peace - Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 12, 2026
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Grande Prairie - Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 12, 2026
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AdvancedAg Celebrates 25 Years of Turning Soil Research into Farm Solutions
What started as a family research venture in southern Alberta 25 years ago has grown into a biotechnology company helping farmers rethink how they manage crop inputs and profitability. For AdvancedAg CEO Joshua Day Chief, the company's 25th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on a journey…
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RRC Podcast S2E30 - Thanksgiving Weather Shake-Up: Snow, Frost and the Harvest Outlook
After several weeks of favourable harvest weather across the Prairies, Mother Nature is preparing to throw another curveball at farmers over the Thanksgiving long weekend. In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada Podcast, host Craig Lester is joined by RRC meteorologist David Spence to discuss a...
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Ottawa announces $1B fund to strengthen Canada’s food distribution network
The federal government has announced the upcoming launch of the $1 billion Food-Link Fund, which it says will strengthen competition in the grocery sector and get more Canadian food from producers to consumers. Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald and Housing and Infrastructure...
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Alberta Grains testing wheat, barley varieties for fungicide response
Alberta Grains is in the second year of a three-year project looking at how different wheat and barley varieties respond to in-season fungicide applications. The Advanced Management Trials involve six wheat and four barley varieties, with trials focused on high-yield scenarios, including an...
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Kubota’s BX90 Series Combines Compact Versatility with Canadian Testing
In this RRC Spotlight, Kubota is rolling out the latest generation of a tractor that has become an important part of its Canadian lineup. Andrew Marshall, Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Dealer Development says the BX-90 Series reaches well beyond one type of customer. The BX has been part...
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CattleOS Uses Voice AI to Bring Farm Records Up to Speed
CattleOS is testing voice artificial intelligence as a way to make record-keeping easier for cattle producers. The company was co-founded by CEO Pavan Balani and Chief Technology Officer Hashim Farooq. After interviewing more than 200 agricultural producers, they decided to focus on cattle. The...
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Lethbridge - Monday, Oct. 5 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 5, 2026
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Lloydminster - Monday, Oct. 5 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 5, 2026
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Vegreville-Bonnyville - Monday, Oct. 5 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 5, 2026
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Olds - Monday, Oct. 5 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 5, 2026
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Grande Prairie & BC Peace - Monday, Oct. 5 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 5, 2026
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Ottawa rejects call to reverse closures of agricultural research facilities
The federal government is moving ahead with the closure of seven agricultural research facilities despite a parliamentary committee's call to pause and reverse the decision. In its response to a May report from the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food, signed by...
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From cattle to canines, 4-H bursary opens doors for two Saskatchewan youth
After 15 years in 4-H, Kierra Hawreluik is approaching the end of her time as a member, with a chance to take what she has learned well beyond her Saskatchewan farm roots. For Amy Fradette, a decade in the program is helping open a door into an entirely different industry and potentially her…
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Kubota rolls out all-new BX90 Series with high-end tech, more power
In this RRC Tech Spotlight, Kubota is giving its sub-compact tractor lineup a major overhaul. The compact equipment company is replacing its long-running BX sub-compact tractor platform with a redesigned lineup that offers increased loader capacity, new mower options and more technology.…
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BC Peace - Monday, Sept. 28 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 28, 2026.
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Lloydminster - Monday, Sept. 28 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 28, 2026.
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Lethbridge - Monday, Sept. 28 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 28, 2026.
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Grande Prairie - Monday, Sept. 28 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 28, 2026.
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Vegreville-Bonnyville - Monday. Sept. 28 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 28, 2026.
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Olds - Monday, Sept. 28 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 28, 2026.
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RRC Podcast - S2E29 - Rain, Frost and Harvest Delays Plus New Adventures for Two Saskatchewan 4-H Members
RRC Podcast - S2E29 - Rain, Frost and Harvest Delays Plus New Adventures for Two Saskatchewan 4-H Members by RRC soundbites
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Trump says U.S. is working on deal to get more potash from Belarus, not Canada
American President Donald Trump says the U.S. is working on a deal to get more potash from Belarus instead of Canada. "The United States is working on a massive Deal with respect to the purchase of Potash from Belarus," wrote Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social. "The price would be…
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Lethbridge - Monday, Sept. 21 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 21, 2026.
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Olds - Monday, Sept. 21 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 21, 2026.
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BC Peace - Monday, Sept. 21 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 21, 2026.
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Grande Prairie - Monday, Sept. 21 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 21, 2026.
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Lloydminster - Monday, Sept. 21 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 21, 2026.
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Vegreville-Bonnyville - Monday, Sept. 21 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of September 21, 2026.
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Harvest 2026 is running behind schedule
Harvest is running well behind schedule across Alberta and B.C., but warmer and dryer weather is on the way this autumn. RRC Meteorologist David Spence has the details.
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Vegreville-Bonnyville - Monday, Sept. 14 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 14
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Lethbridge - Monday, Sept. 14 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 14
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Grande Prairie - Monday, Sept. 14 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 14
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BC Peace - Monday, Sept. 14 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 14
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Olds - Monday, Sept. 14 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 14
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Lloydminster - Monday, Sept. 14 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 14
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RRC Podcast - S2E28 - Prairie Harvest Stalls as Wet Weather Keeps Combines Out of Fields
Wet weather is creating major challenges for farmers trying to get harvest underway across the Prairies. This week on the Rural Roots Canada podcast, RRC meteorologist David Spence joins Craig Lester to discuss the cool, damp weather pattern that has kept combines out of fields and left some...
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Alberta sulphur technology company eyes global expansion
An Alberta company that developed a way to micronize sulphur is expanding its production capacity as it looks to grow markets in agriculture and beyond. SulTech Global uses a process that micronizes sulphur in water, producing particles that can be used as plant nutrients, soil amendments and in...
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Olds - Tuesday, Sept. 8 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 7
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Lloydminster - Tuesday, Sept. 8 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 7
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Lethbridge - Tuesday, Sept. 8 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 7
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Grande Prairie - Tuesday, Sept. 8 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of Sept. 7
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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.
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