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  • Canadian Beef Industry Conference Will Focus On Saskatchewan’s Agricultural Landscape

    Canadian Beef Industry Conference Will Focus On Saskatchewan’s Agricultural Landscape
    Jul 28 2024
    Saskatchewan’s agricultural landscape will be front and centre as Saskatoon hosts the upcoming Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC), August 18 - 22. “It’s an opportunity for Saskatchewan, and a real opportunity to showcase Prairie-wide, some of the knowledge, expertise, and excellence that can contribute to moving the livestock industry forward,” says Dr. Scott Wright, conference chair and Director of the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE) at the University of Saskatchewan. The conference takes place August 19 – 22 in Saskatoon. The conference’s agenda is packed with opportunities to learn and contribute, covering topics from policy and economics to technology to animal management & welfare. Registration for the CBIC is open. For more information, go to Rural Roots Canada.com.
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  • Alberta’s Young Voices Shine at Youth Agriculture Speaking Championship

    Alberta’s Young Voices Shine at Youth Agriculture Speaking Championship
    Jul 18 2024
    The Calgary Stampede is known for showcasing rodeo talent and livestock exhibitions and this year, it was also a platform for young speakers passionate about agriculture. The Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture and Calgary Stampede hosted the Youth Agriculture Speaking Championship, bringing together young minds to voice their thoughts on agriculture and its future. Ultimately, two young speakers, Emma Cross from Camrose County, and Nora Johnson from Scandia, were crowned the winners in their respective competitions. Cross, winner of the senior competition, delivered an insightful speech on bridging the knowledge gap between urban and rural communities. She put her unique spin on the age-old debate. “My speech was about public trust in agriculture and how we can bridge the gap between urban and rural,” Emma explained. “I chose to reframe the knowledge gap as a gap in relationships and how we can create connections between those two groups.” For more on this story go to ruralrootscanada.com.
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  • Severe Storm Safety

    Severe Storm Safety
    Jul 8 2024
    In mid-July, severe storm season reaches its peak on the Canadian prairies. Already, hundreds of hail-related crop insurance claims have been filed, and several tornadoes have touched down across the prairies. For a farmer, a single storm could wipe out weeks or months of hard work. Cochrane, Alberta-based storm chaser Braydon Morisseau has seen firsthand the damage severe weather can cause. In an interview with Rural Roots Canada, Morisseau said there are things we can do to keep ourselves and our properties as safe as possible.
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  • Agriculture Literacy Program At University of Calgary Gets $1 Million Donation From BMO

    Agriculture Literacy Program At University of Calgary Gets $1 Million Donation From BMO
    Jul 6 2024
    An innovative agriculture literacy program at the University of Calgary has secured a $1 Million donation from BMO. The Simpson Centre for Food and Agriculture Policy at the university’s School of Public Policy says the donation will support the launch of the Agriculture Literacy for Healthier People and Planet program. The initiative will address the complexities of agricultural systems while emphasizing the pivotal role food plays in human health and environmental sustainability. Dr. Guillaume Lhermie, Director of the Simpson Centre, says the program is designed to educate the public about where food comes from. “It will reach a broad range of audiences, including formal stakeholders such as research, industry, and government, as well as informal audiences such as consumers and citizens,” says Lhermie. “We are particularly focused on engaging young adults and teenagers who are active on social media and eager to participate in shaping the future of food systems.”
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  • The Countdown Is On For AWC East 2024

    The Countdown Is On For AWC East 2024
    Jul 1 2024
    The countdown is on and preparations are being made for the Advancing Women in Agriculture AWC East 2024 Conference happening in Niagara Falls, Ontario from November 17-19. Lynda Campbell with TD Bank Agriculture Services has been a long-time conference attendee. She says the conference shines a very bright light on the importance of women in the agriculture sector. "Working and being in the industry, I see so many women coming back to the farm or on the farm and the role they play and how little we know about their contributions to the operations," says Campbell. "So many of them are sole farmers themselves now and this conference is a great opportunity for women to help women."
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  • The Agricultural and Economical Potential of Nanotechnology

    The Agricultural and Economical Potential of Nanotechnology
    Jun 24 2024
    Nanotechnology has long since moved out of the realm of science fiction. The practical applications of nanotechnology and its economic potential for many industries, including agriculture, are seemingly limitless. At the forefront of nanotechnology and agriculture stands Convergent Bio. Launched earlier this year by a group of scientists, engineers, agronomists, and market specialists, the company aims to explore nanotechnology and its potential in agriculture. Jason White is the Chief Innovation Officer at Convergent Bio. He admits he used to have doubts about nanotech. As a toxicologist, he had concerns nanotechnology was potentially disastrous. “I started hearing about nanomaterials and nanotoxicology years ago," he says. "I’m a toxicologist, so I looked at it as the next emerging contaminant. They were being used everywhere, and my concern was about overexposure and risk.” This feature is sponsored by Radiate Roots.
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  • Radiate: Plant Growth Stimulant Aims to Improve Overall Crop Performance

    Radiate: Plant Growth Stimulant Aims to Improve Overall Crop Performance
    Jun 17 2024
    With planting season underway, a plant growth stimulant called Radiate by Nutrien AG Solutions aims to boost overall crop performance. Radiate is a plant growth stimulant designed to develop longer, stronger, healthier roots, significantly improving nutrient uptake. This foliar-applied product promises to boost crop performance across a wide range of plants, everything from canola, cereals, and peas, to lentils, soybeans, potatoes, and corn.
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  • Ag Tech: Streamlining The Feed Industry Through Transparent, Efficient, Feed Procurement

    Ag Tech: Streamlining The Feed Industry Through Transparent, Efficient, Feed Procurement
    Jun 9 2024
    Streamlining feed procurement is the goal of FeedXChange, an innovative platform that connects farmers and feed brokers. It enables them to find the best deals, negotiate favourable prices, and save money. FeedXChange is the brainchild of Styn Nieuwenhuis and Josh Hawley. Nieuwenhuis says the idea came about simply because there was little data available about the by-product side of the feed ingredient market. This feature is powered by Radiate, sold exclusively by Nutrien.
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