
Lethbridge - Monday, Aug. 31 - Prairie Weather
RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 31.
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RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 31.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 31.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 31.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 31.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 31.

RRC Meteorologist David Spence updates the Prairie weather forecast for August 31.

RRC meteorologist David Spence joins Craig Lester to break down a summer of weather extremes across the Prairies and what those conditions could mean as farmers move deeper into harvest. They discuss the sharp north-south divide in moisture, with dry conditions returning to parts of southern Alberta, while excessive rainfall is creating harvest challenges farther north. Spence also talks about slower-than-normal harvest progress, the return of drought conditions in some areas, and growing concern about frost as crops race toward maturity.

With the United States’ decision to impose a 50 percent tariff on almost $28 billion worth of Canadian goods following a breakdown of trade talks, Canada has announced its counter-tariffs, matching the tariffs dollar for dollar, with many agricultural and agri-food products in the crosshairs.

A Canadian ag-tech startup is developing virtual fencing technology to make rotational grazing more accessible to ranchers. AgriVanna is building what it calls an operating system for the ranch, combining forage analysis, grazing plans and virtual fencing collars. It says the technology is designed for remote operations where traditional systems can be difficult to use.
RRC's Craig Lester sits down for a discussion with Alltech Global Beef Research Director Dr. Vaughn Holder. As the beef industry faces increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt production systems, Dr. Vaughn Holder, says one consideration cannot get lost in the discussion: producing food.
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