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Rural Roots Canada

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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1:33

AI use in Agriculture Growing

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/16

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday work in agriculture. As RRC's Olivia Taylor reports Ashley Smith, the National Product Manager for Seed Growth with Bayer Crop Science Canada, says artificial intelligence is a tool to help support decisions, not replace them. Smith spoke at the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference in Calgary.

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0:58

Equipment Spotlight: Kubota M6 & M7 Beat the Heat...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/16

In this Equipment Spotlight: How often do you hear a machinery salesperson say their tractors have been designed with Canadian winters in mind? Kubota can confidently say they do. It’s a company that has determined exactly what Canadians need and has put its machines to the test against the often harsh Canadian climate.

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21:46

RRC Podcast – S2E12 – Weather, Drought, a Super El...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/15

On this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, powered by Kubota Canada, RRC meteorologist David Spence joins hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester to talk about the weather, specifically the ups and downs in the forecast at this time of year, the latest drought monitor, and talk of a super El Niño. Then, Craig explores the world of Rugged Terrain Vehicles, or RTVs, which have become a staple on modern farms and ranches across the country. Kubota’s Ben Slute explains how RTVs streamline daily

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17:10

RRC Podcast - S2E11 - Nortera closes its doors in...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/10

In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, brought to you by Kubota Canada, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester focus on two stories shaping the future of agriculture, one about what we're losing and one about where we're gaining. First, a developing story with real impact across southern Alberta: the closure of the Nortera plant in Lethbridge, which has sent shockwaves through the ag and food processing sectors. We'll hear from the Alberta Food Processors Association on what this means for

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1:32

Moisture Update: Optimism grows in the Peace with...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/10

Fresh snow brings fresh optimism to the Peace. Meteorologist David Spence breaks down this week’s 10–15 cm of wet snow from Peace River and Grande Prairie to Fort St. John and Dawson Creek and why it matters for producers gearing up for seeding.

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1:32

Alberta Moisture Update: Reason for Optimism Heading...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/10

RRC Meteorologist David Spence says Alberta farmers have a renewed reason for optimism heading into the 2026 growing season, thanks to a late-season snow event that dropped 5 to 15 centimeters across central and northern regions. After three years of lean early-season water supply forecasts, conditions are now the most favorable since 2022. Mountain snowpack at surveyed sites is above normal, and river flows on the Bow, Red Deer, Oldman, and North Saskatchewan are expected to run higher than last

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1:30

Bringing Back the Tracks: B.C. Peace Pushes for Rail...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/09

Freight rail service has been absent from parts of the B.C. Peace since 2018, shifting grain and other commodities onto trucks and putting added pressure on rural roads. In this update, RRC's Olivia Taylor speaks with Leonard Hebert, Vice Chair of the Peace River Regional District, about why local leaders are pushing to restore the line between Grande Prairie and Dawson Creek and what it could mean for producers, infrastructure, and the region’s economy.

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1:32

New Alberta Chief Provincial Veterinarian Office...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/09

Alberta's new Chief Provincial Veterinarian, Dr. Hussein Keshwani, understands the shortage of animal health professionals is putting pressure on producers, especially in rural communities. "It is a problem that we have a, a lack of veterinary professionals, and that's both veterinarians as well as veterinary technologists in the industry in general," says Keshwani. He says the challenge is even greater outside of the urban centers where distance and workload can limit access to care.

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1:35

University of Calgary Research Hopes to Mitigate...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/08

New research from the University of Calgary’s veterinary school aims to tackle a costly and growing problem for livestock producers: parasitic worms in cattle and sheep. Associate Dean James Wasmuth says his team has been working since 2016 to develop new treatments using AI and advanced computational methods.

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1:29

BC Peace - Tuesday, Apr. 7 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/07

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.

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1:30

Lethbridge - Tuesday, Apr. 7 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/07

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.

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1:29

Olds - Tuesday, Apr. 7 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/07

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.

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1:30

Vegreville-Bonnyville - Tuesday, Apr. 7 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/07

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.

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1:30

Lloydminster - Tuesday, Apr. 7 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/07

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.

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1:29

Grande Prairie - Tuesday, Apr. 7 - Farm Weather

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/07

RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight on this week's weather forecasts across Alberta, the B.C. Peace region, and the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan area.

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17:34

RRC Podcast - S2E10 - Alberta's New Chief Provincial...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/03

In this episode of the Rural Roots Canada Podcast, powered by Kubota Canada, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester kick things off by talking about Health Canada's decision to allow the emergency use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan to deal with an infestation of Richardson Ground Squirrels. Then, we have an in-depth conversation with Alberta's new Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Hussein Kashwani, whose early experience on his family's poultry farm north of Edmonton still drives how he

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1:33

Canadian Cattle Association won't support new federal...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/04/01

It's official. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pushing back on proposed new federal livestock traceability rules. In a statement, the CCA says it does not support moving forward with amendments from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to the Health of Animals Regulations.

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1:32

Canadian Cattle Association CEO Remains Optimistic...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/03/30

The relationship between the Canadian Cattle Association and Alberta Beef Producers remains under the spotlight as discussions continue around a potential withdrawal from the national group. CCA CEO Andrea Brocklebank says it’s a complex issue, but one the industry is tackling together.

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30:47

S2E9 – Brazil Recap, Canadian Agriculture Literacy...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/03/29

Craig Lester is back from Brazil. In this episode, sponsored by Kubota Canada, we dive into what he saw on the ground from +30°C fields in the state of São Paulo. Craig talks about many forms of agriculture in a country that has transformed into a global agriculture powerhouse in just 50 years, a single generation. 🌱 Feature Segment: Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (8:09) RRC’s Olivia Taylor dives into the Classroom in the Agriculture Program and how it has made a difference across the

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1:32

Alberta pulse researcher wins women in ag innovation...

Rural Roots Canada ·

2026/03/26

A pulse research scientist whose work focuses on practical solutions for producers has been named the 2026 AFSC Women in Ag Innovator. Robyne Davidson has spent years in fields and labs working through the everyday challenges pulse crop farmers face. This year, that work got noticed. Davidson, a pulse research scientist at Lakeland College in Vermilion, Alta., has won the 2026 Agriculture Financial Services Corporation Women in Ag Award in the Innovator category. The award recognizes women making

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