RRC Meteorologist David Spence shares insight for the weather for southern Alberta.

Rainfall and intense storms through August, had a huge impact on drought conditions in southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan. Much of those areas are no longer considered to be in drought.

On the latest Rural Roots Canada podcast, we discuss the busy harvest season and the importance of safety on the farm. We also look ahead to the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference, which will be held in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in November.

Alberta rancher Ashley Perepelkin joins us to share her story, including how AWC became a turning point in her life and helped her overcome imposter syndrome.

Alberta Rancher Ashley Perepelkin talks about the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference and the self-confidence it gave her in public speaking, business and life.

This week we will learn who will be named the National Environmental Stewardship Award winner.

One of the cattle operations in the running is Barnett Land and Cattle owned by Duncan & Jane Barnett from the Williams Lake area of B.C.

They were named the B-C Cattle Association's nominee for this year.

The VBP+ operation has 100 Angus-influenced cows. The farm also does some custom feeding and sells hay.

Alberta Grains and Fertilizer Canada have launched Make Your Acres Count!, a campaign encouraging Alberta farmers to register their farmland under the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Framework. The initiative is designed to expand sustainable farming practices, strengthen environmental outcomes, and improve productivity while highlighting farmers’ leadership in responsible agriculture.

The campaign is part of a larger effort to grow Alberta’s leadership in sustainable agriculture. Last year, more than 2.15 million acres in Alberta were self-reported under 4R. The campaign aims to nearly double that number by the end of the 2025 crop year.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence gives insight into this week's weather in Southern Alberta.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence gives insight into this week's weather in central Alberta.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence gives insight into this week's weather in northeast Alberta and northwest Saskatchewan.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence gives insight into this week's weather in the Vegreville and Bonnyville area.