About this podcast
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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- RRC Podcast S2E32: El Niño and Changing Chinook Patterns · 15 minOn this episode of the Rural Roots Canada podcast, meteorologist David Spence discusses the strong El Niño bringing warm, dry conditions across the Prairies. Then, University of…
- Canola farmers welcome China extension while looking to diversify markets · 2 minCanadian canola farmers have a little more breathing room after China agreed to extend favourable market access for canola meal through 2028, but industry leaders say the…
- Lethbridge - Weather for the Week of November 9 · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence breaks down the weather forecast for Lethbridge and Southern Alberta for the week of November 9.
- Lloydminster - Weather for the Week of November 9 · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence breaks down the weather forecast for the Lloydminster area for the week of November 9.
- Vegreville-Bonnyville - Weather for the Week of November 9 · 1 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence breaks down the weather forecast for the Vegreville - Bonnyville area for the week of November 9.
- Olds - Weather for the Week of November 9 · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence breaks down the weather forecast for the Olds area for the week of November 9.
- BC Peace - Weather for the Week of November 9 · 1 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence breaks down the weather forecast for the B.C. Peace for the week of November 9.
- Grande Prairie - Weather for the Week of November 9 · 1 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence breaks down the weather forecast for Grande Prairie for the week of November 9.
- Farmfair International Brings the World of Agriculture to Edmonton · 2 minFrom international livestock competitions to calf cuddling and cultural celebrations, Farmfair International is bringing together agricultural traditions, emerging leaders and…
- 2026 CCFI Trust Report: Farmer Trust · 2 minFarmers have returned to first place among the five most trusted groups in Canada’s food system. CCFI"s Lisa Bishop-Spencer said farmers and scientists regularly compete for the…
- 2026 CCFI Food Trust Report: Canadians question food claims as misinformation concerns rise · 2 minCanadians are paying closer attention to claims about their food as more people question whether the information they receive can be trusted. The Canadian Centre for Food…
- Canada, China extend canola, pulse and seafood market access through 2028 · 2 minCanada and China have agreed to extend favourable market access for Canadian canola meal, peas, lobster and crab through the end of 2028, providing farmers, harvesters and…
- Dapp, Alberta Beef Producer Named Canadian Cattle Young Leader Finalist · 2 minDapp, Alberta beef producer Andria Carlyon is among 16 finalists selected for the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders Program. Carlyon grew up on a beef operation near Westlock and is…
- Lethbridge - Monday, Nov. 2 - Prairie Weather · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of November 2, 2026.
- Lloydminster - Monday, Nov. 2 - Prairie Weather · 1 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of November 2, 2026.
- Grande Prairie-BC Peace - Monday, Nov. 2 - Prairie Weather · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of November 2, 2026.
- Vegreville-Bonnyville - Monday, Nov. 2 - Prairie Weather · 1 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of November 2, 2026.
- Olds - Monday, Nov. 2 - Prairie Weather · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of November 2, 2026.
- More Treats Than Tricks in the Halloween Farm Weather Forecast · 2 minBreaking from our usual agricultural outlook this week to focus on something a little different— Halloween. Good news is that most of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the BC Peace…
- Olds - Monday, Oct. 26 - Prairie Weather · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 26, 2026.
- Grande Prairie - Monday, Oct. 26 - Prairie Weather · 1 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 26, 2026.
- Lethbridge - Monday, Oct. 26 - Prairie Weather · 1 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 26, 2026.
- Lloydminster - Monday, Oct. 26 - Prairie Weather · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 26, 2026.
- BC Peace - Monday, Oct 26 - Prairie Weather · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 26, 2026.
- Vegreville-Bonnyville - Monday, Oct. 26 - Prairie Weather · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 26, 2026.
- From the Ranch to the Classroom: Sarah MacDonald's CYL Leadership Journey · 2 minFrom growing up on a British Columbia cattle ranch to teaching the next generation of agricultural leaders, Sarah MacDonald is continuing to build her future in the beef…
- Harvest in Alberta nears completion · 1 minAlberta's 2026 harvest is nearing completion, with 88% of major crops now off the field. Agriculture and Irrigation Minister Tara Sawyer says despite delays caused by slow crop…
- RRC Podcast S2E31 - Prairie weather set to take a wintry turn · 8 minAfter a stretch of mild fall weather, the Prairies are bracing for a sharp drop in temperatures, with rain, snow and strong winds expected in parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and…
- Kubota Canada says it’s working to limit the impact of tariffs and counter-tariffs · 2 minKubota Canada says it’s working to limit the impact of tariffs and counter-tariffs on its dealers and customers. The equipment distributor says ongoing trade uncertainty is…
- BC Peace-Grande Prairie - Monday, Oct. 19 - Prairie Weather · 2 minPrairie Weather This Week - October 19 - 25
- Vegreville-Bonnyville - Monday, Oct. 19 - Prairie Weather · 2 minPrairie Weather This Week - October 19 - 25
- Heavy September Rain Eases Prairie Drought · 1 minSignificant 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…
- Water quality can affect crop protection product performance: Lakeland College researcher · 2 minFarmers 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…
- AI powered platform aims to simplify insect monitoring · 2 minMonitoring and identifying insects across multiple field sites can be time-consuming for agricultural researchers and growers. Insect Track Solutions Inc. is developing an…
- Lloydminster - Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Prairie Weather · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 12, 2026
- Vegreville-Bonnyville - Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Prairie Weather · 1 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 12, 2026
- BC Peace - Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Prairie Weather · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 12, 2026
- Lethbridge - Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Prairie Weather · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 12, 2026
- Grande Prairie - Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Prairie Weather · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 12, 2026
- Olds - Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Prairie Weather · 1 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 12, 2026
- AdvancedAg Celebrates 25 Years of Turning Soil Research into Farm Solutions · 2 minWhat 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…
- RRC Podcast S2E30 - Thanksgiving Weather Shake-Up: Snow, Frost and the Harvest Outlook · 9 minAfter 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…
- Ottawa announces $1B fund to strengthen Canada’s food distribution network · 2 minThe 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…
- Alberta Grains testing wheat, barley varieties for fungicide response · 2 minAlberta 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…
- Kubota’s BX90 Series Combines Compact Versatility with Canadian Testing · 2 minIn 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…
- CattleOS Uses Voice AI to Bring Farm Records Up to Speed · 2 minCattleOS 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…
- Lethbridge - Monday, Oct. 5 - Prairie Weather · 2 minRRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for the week of October 5, 2026
