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…
Crops
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…
Crop Rotation Research Looks to Boost Prairie Soil Health
Research underway at the University of Alberta is taking a long-term look at how crop rotation…
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…
University of Calgary discovery could curb canola shattering losses
Research from the University of Calgary could help farmers reduce costly canola losses by improving pod…
Canada’s 2025 CWRS Wheat Crop Maintains High Quality Across the Prairies
The 2025 harvest of Canada Western Red Spring wheat lived up to its reputation, delivering another…
Harvest Numbers Look Strong For 2025: StatsCan
With harvest season underway, Canadian farmers are seeing a lot of momentum, but not every crop…
Hail Continues to Damage Crops During Harvest
The Canadian Crop Hail Association member companies are investigating 310 claims of crop damage from hail…
Ottawa Rolls Out Support for Canola, Other Sectors Amid Trade Turmoil
Ottawa has announced a series of strategic measures to help sectors most impacted by tariff and…
Late August Storms Obliterate Crops, Kill Livestock in Alberta, Saskatchewan
Several powerful storms swept across Alberta and Saskatchewan, leaving behind a trail of destruction that wiped…
Make Your Acres Count! Campaign Encourages Farmers to Register Their Farmland
The Make Your Acres Count! campaign encourages farmers to register their farmland under the 4R Nutrient…
RRC Podcast Ep. 6 – Aug. 18 – 2025 Alberta Growing Season
In this podcast, Beyond Agronomy's Steve Larocque joins Meteorologist David Spence and Craig Lester for a…
Canada’s Canola Sector Calls For Diversification Amid New Chinese Tariffs
With China imposing news duties on Canadian canola, industry leaders say it underscores the need for…
Chatsworth Farm Gears Up for Alberta Open Farm Days
Vermilion’s Chatsworth Farm is preparing to welcome visitors for Alberta Open Farm Days on Saturday, offering…
Hail Crop Damage Reduces Overall Despite Severe Storms On Prairies
Storms that occurred July 27-August 2 produced significantly less hail than previous years; however, where hail…
Alberta Farmers Dealing with Drought Get More Flexibility to Use Low-Yield Crops for Livestock Feed
Farmers in parts of Alberta facing drought conditions and adverse growing conditions will now have more…
RRC Podcast Ep. 4 – Aug 4 – Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson
Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on some…
Hail Claims Down in Mid-July Across Prairies
Mid-July hail claim numbers across the prairies were down compared to previous weeks, according to the…
Hail Damage Threatens Maturing Crops Across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
Recent storms across Western Canada resulted in reports of mostly light to medium damage. There were…
AgKnow Looking for Feedback From Industry
AgKnow, the Alberta Farm Mental Health network, is looking to the agriculture industry to provide feedback…