Olds College Ends Craft Beer Program
A downward trend in the craft beer industry is forcing Olds College to end its Craft…
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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,”…
Job Cuts at CFIA Puts Food Safety at Risk: Union
The CFIA is cutting jobs as part of an ongoing, government-wide expenditure review, which the union…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Jan 29
There is little change in this week's weather. Alberta stays warm, but misses out on beneficial…
RRC Podcast – S2E4 – BC Agriculture and Food Minister Lana Popham
In this episode, we chat with BC Agriculture & Food Minister Lana Popham about AAFC job…
Bayer Invests $45M to Build Canola Research Facility in Manitoba
Bayer Crop Science has announced a $45-million investment to build a Canola Research and Development facility…
Consultations Underway for Next Agricultural Policy Framework
Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald has launched consultations to help shape Canada’s Next Policy Framework for…
Prairie Weather This Week – Jan 26
While temperatures moderate, the weather pattern remains dry, with little snow for the prairies this week.…
David Spence: Weather Tech on the Farm
Prairie farmers are blending AI, on-farm sensors, and dense weather networks for hyper-local forecasts, precision insights…
Agriculture Research Facilities Shut Down, Jobs Slashed Following AAFC Cuts
Several agricultural research facilities have been shut down, and hundreds of jobs have been slashed following…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Jan 22
Arctic air continues, with dangerously cold weather on the eastern prairies. Signs of relief are showing…
Smart-farming project, drought-resilient training aim to strengthen B.C. agriculture
New technology and training programs will strengthen B.C.’s agriculture sector through smarter farming and drought-resilient crop…
Trade Agreement with China a Boost for Saskatchewan Producers: Moe
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Canada's new trade agreement with China will provide relief for producers…
Ontario Farmers to Receive $20M for Market Expansion
Ontario farmers and food processors are getting $20 million in new funding to help them expand…
New Rules to Boost Water Storage and Conservation in Alberta
The Alberta government is expanding Water Act exemptions to boost water access, improve conservation, and strengthen…
Canadian Cattle Association Welcomes China’s Decision to Lift Beef Ban
The Canadian Cattle Association is welcoming news that China has restored market access for Canadian beef,…
Prairie Weather This Week – Jan 19
A bit of snow, and a lot of cold. Alberta's warmer and drier. Saskatchewan and Manitoba,…
Canada’s Canola Industry, Pulse Growers Welcome New Trade Deal with China
Canada's canola industry and pulse growers are welcoming the news of a new agri-trade deal with…
Canada, China Reach ‘Landmark’ Agri-Trade Agreement
After months of trade tensions, Canada and China have reached a 'landmark' agri-trade deal that will…