Improving crop research and breeding programs by using marker assisted selection. We take a closer look at the work being done at the Lacombe Field Crop Development Centre here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Protecting your herd from predators is easier said than done, especially if your herd is spread out over a large distance. We talk to the Chairman of the Alberta Beef Producers’ Wildlife Committee about tips ranchers can take to protect their cattle here on Rural Roots Canada, Where we Get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

A leader in Canadian beef advocacy for over two decades is retiring. The legacy of the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence’s Marty Carpenter leaves behind here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Weather, a Bovine Tuberculosis outbreak and a drop in prices are the biggest challenges cattle producers in Alberta faced this year. We talk to the Executive Director of the Alberta Beef Producers about how ranchers were able to roll with the punches thrown their way this year here on Rural Roots Canada, Where we Get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

Crop production has changed immensely in the past century. We talk to agronomist Ross McKenzie as well as Adrien Moens, owner of AJM Seeds about the growth of knowledge and technological advances in the sector here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the stem and

meat of agriculture.

The 4-H world will converge on Canada next July. We take a look at the 4-day event that will take place in Ottawa here on Rural Roots Canada where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

The irrigation industry generates about 3.6 billion dollars of economic activity per year. We talk to Executive Director of the Alberta Irrigation Projects Association, as well as director of the Irrigation and Farm Water Branch at Alberta Agriculture here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the stem and meat of agriculture.

A group which helps farmers return to the farm after a devastating injury says the key is to provide them with support and the tools needed to continue on with their way of life. We speak with the Canadian Disabled Farmers Registry about the help it provides here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

The A,berta Government has announced funding to help make farms from energy efficient ahead of the provincial carbon levy coming into place on January 1st Farmers say the grant is a good start, but more dialogue is needed on the efforts they are already doing to protect the environment. Here on Rural Roots Canada, where we get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.

A new research centre aimed at bridging the gap between research and farmers has been announced for Olds College.

The Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production will give cattle and sheep producers and students entering the industry a chance to learn first hand ways to enhance production efficiency and promote herd health and welfare.