Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update June 4
The main rain event is over, but the rain itself isn't. Showers and thundershowers will interrupt…
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Equipment Spotlight: Kubota RTVs becoming an everyday tool farms
Calgary, Alta. (Rural Roots Canada) – There is no slow start to spring on the farm.…
North American agri-food groups urge renewal of CUSMA ahead of 2026 review
Nearly 160 ag groups in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are urging a renewal of CUSMA,…
Getting fields ready: What hay producers should be doing now
For hay producers across Canada, the window between spring thaw and first cut is short. What…
Prairie Weather This Week – June 1
The steady rain of the early week in AB and SK becomes more off and on,…
BC Cattlemen’s Association raises the alarm over drought
Drought is once again becoming a growing concern in British Columbia, and cattle producers are already…
Agriculture in the Classroom Canada announces Mission Explorium winner
A Grade 6 class from Newfoundland has been named the winner of Mission Explorium, an agriculture…
Grain Industry Warns Transportation Disruptions Threaten Export Sales and Reputation
A new analysis says a week-long rail or port disruption during peak export season could cost…
Young Albertans Invited to Take the Stage for Agriculture Speaking Competition
Young people in Alberta with a passion for agriculture are once again being invited to compete…
Agronomy student named valedictorian at Lethbridge Polytechnic
Lethbridge Polytechnic agronomy student Paul Skretting led the graduating class and delivered the valedictory address during…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update May 28
One type of hazardous weather (heat) is replaced with another (heavy rain - potential flooding) Prairie…
Applications open for Canadian Agricultural Youth Council
The federal government is looking for its next group of young Canadians to help shape the…
Canadian mushroom growers warn U.S. duties could threaten jobs, raise food costs
Canadian mushroom growers warn new U.S. duties could raise food prices, threaten jobs and create wider…
RRC Podcast – S2E17 – Mental Health Support for Farmers
In this RRC podcast, we discuss mental health supports for farmers, including a feature interview with…
Cypress Farm & Ranch Show Expands with More Exhibitors and Country Marketplace
The Cypress Farm & Ranch Show is returning to Medicine Hat June 11&12 at the Cypress…
Saskatchewan, Alberta sign apprenticeship agreement for heavy-duty technicians
Saskatchewan and Alberta have signed an MOU, making it easier for heavy-duty equipment technician apprentices to…
Prairie Weather This Week – May 25
Showers and storms for Alberta, while Saskatchewan sizzles. Temperatures will reach the 30s in Saskatchewan and…
Tara Sawyer tapped to take over as Alberta’s Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation
Tara Sawyer, who represents the riding of Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, has been sworn in as Alberta's new…
CDC Newell Ag Summit Aims to Spark Collaboration and Innovation
Collaboration, innovation and agriculture research will take centre stage next month in Brooks at the CDC…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek update May 21
Catch up on seeding this weekend! Sunshine is abundant, with the possibility of small, isolated afternoon…