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Janelle Rudolph

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Janelle Rudolph is a Glacier FarmMedia Reporter based in Rosthern, Sask. Janelle Rudolph's love of writing and information, and curiosity in worldly goings-ons is what led her to pursue her Bachelor of Communication and Digital Journalism from Thompson Rivers University, which she earned in 2024. After graduating, she immediately dove headfirst into her journalism career with Glacier FarmMedia. She grew up on a small cattle farm near Rosthern, Sask. which has influenced her reporting interests of livestock, local ag, and agriculture policy. In Janelle’s free time she can be found reading with a coffee in hand, wandering thrift and antique stores or spending time with friends and family.

Stories by Janelle Rudolph

Stefan Graner stands with his left hand on his robotic FarmDroid seeder and weeder at his farm near Paddockwood, Saskatchewan.

Crop Management, Machinery

Farmer uses robot seeder, weeder

A Saskatchewan organic producer has put a precision agriculture robot to work for stronger plant outcome

FarmDroid is an autonomous seeding and weeding robot whose efficiency and accuracy have proven to have strong economic benefits for producers.

3 days ago

A GrainX rain sensor and power supply box is shown high up on a grain bin with other smaller bins in the background.

Crop Management

Wireless grain monitoring is a grain spoilage saviour

GrainX offers producers the ability to focus on harvest while they manage grain quality

GrainX is a wireless grain storage monitoring service and technology company whose data is sent to the cloud for producers to access via computer and smartphone.

3 days ago

Premier Scott Moe and Minister Warren Kaeding at Saskatoon Cabinet Office press briefing ahead of Asia trade missions.

Markets, News, Tariffs

Moe shares goals for Chinese trade mission

Advocating for Canadian agri-food, dealing with canola tariffs, and expanding trade opportunity are at the top of the priority list

To advocate on behalf of Saskatchewan agriculture and other industries, as well as the Canadian canola, pork, pulse, and seafood industries, Saskatchewan Premier, Scott Moe, is travelling to China on a trade mission.

5 days ago

K-Hart Spyder double disc close up at Ag in Motion 2025. Photo: Janelle Rudolph

Crop Management, Machinery

Ways found to keep moisture with minimum till

Seeding drills come in all shapes and sizes, and some of them are better for min-till than others

New equipment options are available for Prairie grain growers wanting to step up their minimum-till seeding game, such as double disc seeders, coulter drills and low-disturbance shank drills.

September 5, 2025

Degelman Heavy Duty Staggered Ripper at Ag in Motion 2025. Photo: Janelle Rudolph

Crop Management, Machinery

Producers aim to improve minimum-tilled soil

The practice isn’t just about limiting tillage; experts offer ways to make smart adjustments to improve soil

Prairie grain growers who’ve already gone to direct seeding and minimum-disturbance drills, but want to further improve their soils for moisture retention, have further strategies available.

September 5, 2025

Scott Moe (left) and Kody Blois (right) during press conference on canola trade discussions. Photo: Janelle Rudolph

Crop Management, News, Tariffs

Feds promise urgency to address canola tariffs

The federal and Saskatchewan governments meet with industry to find ways to support the canola sector

With Canadian canola growers under new price pressure, federal and Saskatchewan government and industry officials have met to discuss next steps in dealing with China’s canola trade barriers.

September 4, 2025