Alberta to ease Water Act rules for farmers, cut red tape on wetland management
Alberta is making it easier for farmers to manage water on their own land, saying the…
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Alberta farmers get more time to access AgriStability amid wet growing season
Alberta farmers affected by extreme moisture will have more time to access AgriStability after the provincial…
Farmers Should Not Pay Twice as Canada–U.S. Trade Dispute Escalates: APAS
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says that while Canada must defend its economic interests in…
Canadian counter-tariffs target U.S. dairy, honey, and farm equipment
The federal government released a detailed list of U.S. products subject to tariffs following a breakdown…
Dr. Bart Lardner receives 2026 Canadian beef research award
University of Saskatchewan researcher Dr. Bart Lardner is the recipient of the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry…
CFA raises concerns over trade war escalation between Canada, U.S.
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture says it's concerned about the breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade talks, worried…
Hail Report: With harvest underway, farmers continue to deal with crop damage
With harvest getting underway, farmers across the Prairies continue to deal with crop damage from scattered…
Alberta Invasive Species Council releases guide to invasive plants in Alberta
The Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) has released its Invasive Plants of Alberta guide, reflecting the…
Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day puts research to work in the field
The aim of Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day is get producers to connect directly with researchers to…
Buy a cow, support a farmer: Inside a new model for investing in agriculture
A company that allows consumers to invest directly in agriculture is preparing to expand its model…
RDAR invests $5.2 million in Western Crop Innovations to support barley and triticale breeding
A $5.2-million investment by Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) in Western Crop Innovations will support barley…
Support farmers affected by wildfires by buying B.C. products: Popham
After devastating wildfires ravaged several communities in the Okanagan, B.C.'s Minister of Agriculture and Food is…
Canada brings some on-the-ground diplomacy to the Iowa State Fair
Canada deployed a delegation to the Iowa State Fair for some on-the-ground diplomacy as the two…
Invasive species Pumpkinseed fish confirmed near Edmonton
The invasive Pumpkinseed fish has been confirmed in the Cardiff Trout Pond, north of Edmonton, likely…
RRC Podcast S2E24 – Weather, Faba Beans, and Angus Beef
On the latest Rural Roots Canada podcast, host Craig Lester talks the weather, fava beans, and…
Wildfires in B.C.’s Okanagan region impacting tens of thousands of farm animals
The wildfires burning in B.C. are impacting tens of thousands of farm animals, as government and…
B.C. lifts irrigation suspension for the Salmon River watershed as wildfires burn
The B.C. government has rescinded the temporary protection order for the Salmon River watershed, as farmers…
Hail Report: One million acres damaged in Saskatchewan in a single week
July was a particularly devastating month for hail, particularly in Saskatchewan, with one insurer saying their…
Canadian agriculture needs better risk management education: FMC report
Canadian farmers are facing an increasingly complicated risk environment, but many aren't getting the information needed…
Canadian agriculture mourns the sudden passing of Senator Todd Lewis
Canada's agriculture sector is mourning the sudden passing of Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis,"a towering figure for…