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On today's show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Terry Sydoryk of Cellar Insights on potato storage; Kim Sturgess of Water Smart on the role of irrigation; Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Jason Hale, for a fireside chat, moderated by Haney; and, RDAR CEO Dr. Mark Redmond on the new chair of RDAR.
Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, brought to you by Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) and broadcasting from the RDAR Research Showcase at Edmonton, Alta!
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) is pleased to announce its 2026–2027 Board of Directors, a group that reflects the strength, diversity, and regional depth of Alberta’s agriculture industry. This year’s Board brings together primary producers, ranchers, agronomists, researchers, and experienced agrifood business leaders to guide RDAR’s mandate and ensure producer‑led, results‑driven research reaches those who need it most: Alberta’s farmers and ranchers.
A selection of RDAR crop projects that are being presented at the 2026 Research Showcase.
Welcome to the Project Spotlight section of the 2026 Research Showcase. This feature highlights distinguished researchers whose work is advancing the frontiers of their respective disciplines.
A selection of RDAR livestock projects selected for presentation at the 2026 Research Showcase.
Exploring New Horizons
Here are the researchers presenting their projects at the 2026 Research Showcase.
RDAR (Results Driven Agriculture Research) is proud to announce that the RDAR Board of Directors has unanimously conferred the honorary title of Past Chair on Dr. David Chalack, D.V.M., ICD.D, who has served as Chair for over 5 years, bringing outstanding contribution, vision, dedication, and significant service to RDAR and Alberta’s agricultural sector.
RDAR (Results Driven Agriculture Research) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Kroll, a veteran food-industry leader and former senior Vice-President and Chief of Staff at McDonald’s Canada, to its Board of Directors as a special appointee for a one-year term.