Financial pressures threaten long-term viability of BC farms: report
Growing costs and rising debt are threatening the long-term competitiveness of British Columbia’s commercial farms, according…
Tim Parent
Alberta, BC cattle groups team up to help producers affected by wildfires
The two cattle organizations are teaming up to help producers hit by wildfires and feed shortages.
Alberta sulphur technology company eyes global expansion
Alberta-based Sultech has developed a way to micronize sulphur, and is expanding its production capacity as…
Canadian Meat Council concerned over proposed changes to federal food safety regulations
The CMC is raising concerns over proposed changes to federal food safety regulations that would allow…
Feds offer support to improve swine health surveillance in Canada
The federal government is providing more than $3.1 million to improve the detection and monitoring of…
Hail Report: Ripe crops take a hit after late August storms roll through
Golf-ball-sized hail in some parts of the Prairies has caused severe damage to ripe crops, as…
Ottawa announces initial regions eligible for 2026 livestock tax deferral
Livestock producers forced to sell part of their breeding herds because of drought, flooding, or excess…
Ag-tech startup looks to make virtual fencing more accessible to ranchers
A Canadian ag-tech startup is developing virtual fencing technology to make rotational grazing more accessible to…
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…
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…