‘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…
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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…
Canada’s beef and pork producers get big boost with market access to Indonesia
Canada’s beef and pork producers are getting a big boost with new access to Indonesia’s rapidly…
Confirmed Case of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus Reported in Southern Alberta
A case of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) has been confirmed on a farm in southern…
AFSC Announces Nominees for 2026 Women in Ag Awards
AFSC has announced the 2026 Women in Ag Award nominees, celebrating Alberta women whose leadership and…
BC Agriculture Council launches new scholarship for young farmers
The BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) has launched a new scholarship aimed at helping young people pursue…
FCC leads $5B investment push in Canadian agriculture and food
Farm Credit Canada leads coalition that plans to inject up to $5 billion into Canadian agriculture…
Canadian Cattle Association Launches Survey on Traceability Regulations
The CCA is calling on producers to share their views on proposed livestock traceability regulations through…
How Alberta Farmers Are Turning Agritourism Into Opportunity
Agritourism is on the rise and farmers are seeing it as an opportunity to strengthen farm…
Alberta Ag Minister Posts Letter to MacDonald About AAFC Cuts and Closures
Alberta's Ag Minister has sent a letter to Ottawa, raising concerns over cuts and closures of…
Producers Frustrated as PMRA Rejects Emergency Use of Strychnine for Ground Squirrel Control
Farm leaders say Ottawa’s rejection of emergency strychnine use ignores Prairie producers facing major crop losses…
Pest Management Regulatory Agency Denies Request for Strychnine Use on Ground Squirrels
Alberta and Saskatchewan say Ottawa’s refusal to allow strychnine for ground squirrel control leaves producers without…
Olds College Ends Craft Beer Program
A downward trend in the craft beer industry is forcing Olds College to end its Craft…
Canadian Canola Groups Alarmed by Federal Agriculture Research Cuts
Canadian canola groups say the federal government's decision to close AAFC research centres and slash hundreds…
BC Agriculture Minister Raises Concerns Over Federal Agricultural Research Cuts
British Columbia’s agriculture minister Lana Popham says any cuts to agricultural science are a “huge concern,”…