New bill could speed up farm product approvals by leaning on other countries
Bill C-273 would fast-track ag product approvals by recognizing decisions from other countries, aiming to cut…
Tim Parent
Nortera to close Lethbridge processing facility amid rising production costs
Nortera is closing its frozen food facility in Lethbridge, Alberta, as part of a broader effort…
RRC Podcast – S2E12 – Weather, Drought, a Super El Niño, and the world of RTVs
In this RRC podcast, we talk weather, drought, and a super El Niño, plus how Kubota…
University of Calgary researchers target cattle parasites as drug resistance grows
Parasitic worms are weakening cattle and costing the industry big money. With drug resistance on the…
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…
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…