Strychnine use expanded in Saskatchewan in fight against gophers
Saskatchewan is expanding access to liquid strychnine for producers dealing with Richardson's ground squirrels, covering more…
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RRC Podcast – S2E11 – Nortera closes its doors in Lethbridge & the agronomy student valedictorian
In this RRC podcast, we discuss the Nortera closure in Lethbridge, and speak with the Lethbridge…
Alberta’s new chief veterinarian targets gaps in rural care
Alberta's new Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Hussein Keshwani, is bringing rural insight as he tackles vet shortages…
Ottawa boosts Advance Payments Program, giving farmers up to $250K interest-free in 2026
Farmers will get up to $250K interest-free in 2026 - more than double the usual -…
Producers welcome emergency approval of strychnine for ground squirrel control
Agricultural groups welcome the temporary use of strychnine to deal with gophers but stress it's a…
RRC Podcast – S2E10 – Alberta’s New Chief Provincial Veterinarian
In this RRC podcast, we talk about the feds decision to allow the temporary use of…
Canadian Cattle Association won’t support new federal livestock traceability rules
In a statement, the CCA says it does not support moving forward with proposed traceability amendments…
Feds allow emergency use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan to deal with Richardson Ground Squirrel
The federal government has allowed the temporary use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan to help…
RRC Podcast – S2E8 – In Conversation with CCA CEO Andrea Brocklebank
In this RRC podcast, host Tim Parent chats with CAA CEO Andrea Brocklebank on industry priorities…
Feds investing $27 million to help young Canadians gain experience in agriculture
The federal government is investing up to $27 million to help young Canadians get hands-on experience…
Pilot program aims to lure veterinary students to rural Alberta communities
The goal of the Veterinary Student Recruitment and Retention Pilot Grant Program is to encourage veterinary…
RRC Podcast – S2E7 – Global Agriculture and Kubota Innovation
In this RRC Podcast, Craig Lester previews his Brazil farm tour with the IFAJ, and explores…
Census of Agriculture set for May 2026
Farm operators across Canada will soon be asked to take part in the 2026 Census of…
‘Fluid Situation’: Fertilizer Canada monitoring costs as conflict in Iran rages on
As the conflict in Iran continues, Fertilizer Canada says it's monitoring the evolving situation and its…
Livestock pushes Canadian farm cash receipts to $101.4B in 2025
Strong livestock prices helped offset declines in crop receipts and government payments as Canadian farm cash…
Prairie cattle groups push back on proposed federal traceability changes
Prairie cattle groups are raising concerns about proposed federal traceability rule changes, saying the system must…
Pulse Canada welcomes plan for Canada–India Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence
Canada and India to explore a Joint Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence, strengthening trade, research, and…
No new Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus cases reported in Alberta
Alberta Pork confirms there have been no new cases of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus after a…
RRC Podcast – S2E5 – AgExpo 2026 and the BASF Growing Home Initiative
In this episode, hosts Tim Parent & Craig Lester talk Ag Expo and the BASF Growing…
Alberta Beef Producers Hosting Town Hall on Traceability
The Alberta Beef Producers will host a dedicated discussion on livestock traceability to give cattle producers…