Hail Report: Cereal Crops Show Resilience After Early Season Storms
The Canadian Crop Hail Association is currently reviewing approximately 1,000 crop damage claims from storms that…
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Alberta Beef Producers Secure $1.9 Million Funding Boost for VBP+ Program
The governments of Alberta and Canada are supporting Alberta Beef Producers with a $1.9 million funding…
Severe Weather Safety on the Farm
In mid-July, severe storm season reaches its peak on the Canadian prairies. RRC Meteorlogist David Spence…
Prairie Weather This Week – July 8
In this week's prairie weather forecast, prepare for a hot week, especially in Alberta, where 30-degree…
Hail Report: Crop Damage Claims Reach 1,500 for June 17-23
The Canadian Crop Hail Association, hail ranging from pea-sized to as large as softballs from storms…
Agriculture Literacy Program At University of Calgary Gets $1 Million Donation From BMO
The Simpson Centre for Food and Agriculture Policy at the University of Calgary has launched the…
Prairie Weather this Week: July 1
In this prairie weather report, Alberta and Saskatchewan won’t see much more than 20-30 mm of…
CFIA Seeking Feedback on National Potato Wart Response Plan
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a public consultation on its proposed National Potato…
The Countdown Is On For AWC East 2024
The countdown is on to the Advancing Women in Agriculture AWC East 2024 Conference happening in…
Severe Weather Leads to Over 900 Crop Damage Claims
Insurance adjusters are investigating the crop damage claims following storms that blew through the Prairies between…
Prairie Weather This Week – June 24
In this Prairie Weather this week report, a series of systems provide opportunities for showers, rain,…
The Agricultural and Economical Potential of Nanotechnology
Convergent Bio, which was launched earlier this year, aims to explore nanotechnology and its unlimited potential…
Six Students Awarded CABEF Agricultural Scholarships
The Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation (CABEF) has awarded $2,500 agricultural scholarships to six students from across…
Prairie Weather this Week: June 17
In this week’s prairie weather forecast, there is more rain to come, but there is also…
National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food Launches to Tackle Barriers in Canada’s Food Chain
The National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food will work with Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities looking…
Prairie Weather this Week – June 10
In this Prairie Weather this Week report: more rain to come this week, especially for central…
Ag Tech: Streamlining The Feed Industry Through Transparent, Efficient, Feed Procurement
Streamlining feed procurement is the goal of FeedXChange, an innovative platform that connects farmers and feed…
Calgary Stampede to Co-Host Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture Championship Competition for the First Time
The Calgary Stampede will co-host the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture Championship Competition for the first…
Prairie Weather this Week: June 3
In the RRC's Prairie Weather this Week report, the overall weather outlook for the week across…
Learn to do by doing: 4-H members reflect on skills gained
It's an exciting time of year in the 4-H world as 4-Hers show off the projects…