Prairie Weather This Week – July 20
Some of the hottest weather of the summer is on the way for the prairies. While…
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Agriculture ministers set priorities for Canada’s next policy framework
Canada's agriculture ministers concluded their annual meeting, endorsing a shared vision for Canada's next agricultural policy…
BC Agriculture Council looks to protect the future of farming with new farmland trust
The BCAC is establishing a provincial Farmland Trust designed to protect agricultural land, support farm succession…
Highly invasive Prussian carp found in stormwater pond in Calgary
An invasive and difficult to remove fish species, Prussian carp, has been found in a stormwater…
Federal, Saskatchewan governments move to preserve agricultural research at two closing farms
The federal and Saskatchewan governments have signed an MOU to explore a new operating model for…
Calgary Stampede steer competitors balance athletics and cattle
Two young exhibitors at the Calgary Stampede's Junior Steer Classic say raising cattle has taught them…
A pumpkin patch that pays the mortgage
What started as a fun project has grown into one of Charlotte Lake Farms' biggest sources…
Canadians back protecting food sovereignty and supply management as CUSMA talks continue: survey
Survey finds Canadians overwhelmingly believe the country should maintain control over its food supply, and want…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update July 16
Weather will be active across the prairies through the weekend, as showers and storms continue. Severe…
Prairie Weather This Week – July 13
We've traded drought for deluge. One problem is replaced by another as prairie farmers deal with…
Hail Report: Farmers assess damage as baseball-sized hail hits parts of the Prairies
Golf-to baseball-sized hail has farmers across the Prairies still assessing the damage, according to the Canadian…
Cabbage seedpod weevil spreading across Alberta
The cabbage seedpod weevil spreading across Alberta, according to Alberta Canola, with the invasive beetle having…
Giant knotweed found on residential property in Edmonton
The Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) confirms Giant Knotweed has been found in an Edmonton neighbourhood.
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update July 9
Severe weather can be expected over the prairies Thursday and Friday, to be replaced by intense…
Alberta producers see research in action at Plot2Farm field day
Alberta producers toured on-farm research trials near Claresholm during Plot2Farm Field Day, exploring practical data to…
MacDonald says ag research remains a priority amid ongoing concerns over AAFC cuts
Despite ongoing concerns, Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald says research remains a priority for the government.
Federal government commits $4M to boost Canadian beef marketing
The federal government is investing over $4 million to grow demand for Canadian beef through market…
Alberta breeder helps keeps centuries-old Shire horse tradition alive
With only about 200 Shire horses in Canada, an Alberta breeder is working to keep these…
Preserving the agricultural history of Innisfail through paint
A Innisfail artist is transforming a 50-foot wall into an artistic tribute to the grain elevators,…
Prairie Weather This Week – July 6
The pattern of sunny mornings and afternoon thunderstorms continues across the prairies. The storms are NOT…