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…
livestock
Showcasing the Ancient Tradition of Sheep Shearing
Sheep shearing is an ancient tradition dating back to the earliest days of agriculture and in…
Farmers in Ontario, Quebec Invited to Join Research Study on Bird Flu
Farmers in Ontario and Quebec are being invited to take part in a research study aimed…
Alberta Hits Pause on Changes to On-Farm Slaughter Program Amid Producer Concerns
The Alberta government is hitting pause on recent changes to its On-Farm Slaughter Program following concerns…
Canada Beefs Up Its Defence Against Foot and Mouth Disease
The federal government has announced the creation of Canada's first dedicated foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank to…
Alberta Goat Industry Pushes for the Removal of Interprovincial Trade Barriers
Interprovincial restrictions, rising abattoir costs, and competition from cheaper, international imports are putting pressure on Canadian…
Alberta and Saskatchewan Goat Producers Unite for Border City Goat Show
Alberta and Saskatchewan goat producers are teaming up for the Border City Goat Show, happening in…
Tele-Medicine Changing the Way Producers Connect With Vets
Tele-medicine is gaining ground as a practical tool, allowing producers to consult with their vets remotely…
Foot and Mouth Disease Still Poses Threat to Canada’s Agriculture Sector
Canada hasn't seen a case of foot and mouth disease since 1952, but outbreaks in Europe…
Innovation on the Farm: Jessica Carlyon Brings Back a Game-Changing Tool
Jessica Carlyon builds and sells a slick tool that cuts, pulls and wraps bale string or…
Alberta Introduces Legislation to Boost Agriculture and Biogas Industries
The Alberta government is rolling out new legislation to boost the province's agriculture sector while growing…
Canadian Mycotoxin Trends: Insights from Alltech’s 2024 Harvest Analysis
The latest findings from the Alltech 2024 Canadian Harvest Analysis reveal a mixed outlook for mycotoxin…
New Documentary Examines A World Without Cows
The documentary "World Without Cows", which was filmed in 40 global locations over three years, explores…
BCRC: The Best Offense is Defence: 15 Plays to Keep Your Beef Herd Safe
The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is sharing ways to implement some simple barriers against disease…
New Tech Aims to Improve On-Site Animal Care Diagnostics
Dr. Brenna Brown, Dr. Adina Bujold and Bridget Brown created Cohlab, focusing on improving animal health testing…
Additional Support Announced for Saskatchewan Livestock Producers Amid Drought Crisis
The federal government is extending additional support to eligible livestock producers in Saskatchewan amid ongoing drought…
Rural Roots Canada Founder Launches Agricultural Summit to Foster Collaboration in Brooks Newell Region
The Rural Roots Canada event brought together producers, ag-tourism operators, educators, local government, and non-profits in…
Despite Challenges, Farmland Values Remain Resilient
The 40th Annual FCC Farmland Values report has been released and it shows an average increase…
Prairie Weather this Week: March 4
In this report, it's a cold start to March, preliminary snowfall totals from the weekend and…
Alberta Farm Animal Care Ends Operations After 30 Years
The board of directors of the Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) issued a public notice on…