Canadian Farm Income Plummets 26% as Crop Prices Fall and Costs Rise
Canadian farmers saw their income take a big hit in 2024, as realized net farm income…
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P.E.I. farms get $2M for equipment upgrades
Seven P.E.I. farming operations are getting federal funding to modernize their equipment as part of a…
OCIF Invests $2.75 million to Launch AgSphere, A National Hub for Ag Innovation and Tech
The OCIF is investing up to $2.75 million over five years to help launch AgSphere, a…
Second Harvest Sets Sights on Alberta Potatoes to Help Feed Families in Need
Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization, is looking to build relationships with Alberta potato growers…
RRC Podcast Ep. 17 – From Scotland to Zimbabwe to Alberta: Nuffield Scholar Shares Her Agricultural Journey
In this RRC Podcast, Craig Lester chats with fellow Nuffield Scholar Claire Taylor who shares her…
Alberta’s Perry Family Farms Named PepsiCo’s Global Farmer Award Winner
Alberta's Perry Family Farm has been named the winner of the 2025 Farmer of the Year…
Prairie Weather This Week – December 1
The first week of December will bring everything from snow to chinooks on the prairies. Cold…
AgSafe Alberta Urges Farmers to Secure Loads
As hauling ramps up across the prairies, producers and truck drivers are being reminded by AgSafe…
4-H holds 93rd annual Members Forum in Calgary
4-H members from across Canada are heading to Calgary for five days packed with career workshops,…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Nov 27
More snow for southern Alberta, with cold weather lingering across the prairies through the weekend. Yet…
Health Canada Puts Brakes on Cloned Meat Policy After Pushback
Health Canada presses pause on a proposed food policy update that would have allowed cloned meat…
Prairie Weather This Week – November 24
Two snow events! Winter weather finally arrives on the prairies this week with snow and colder…
RRC Podcast Ep. 15 – Talking Spuds at the Potato Growers of Alberta Conference
On the latest RRC podcast, Craig Lester & Tim Parent dig into a spud-tacular season at…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Nov 20
The stretch of dry weather will continue into the weekend, ahead of a big change that…
B.C. Expands Support for Farm Water Storage as Drought Threats Persist
Farmers and communities across British Columbia are getting more help to secure their water supplies as…
Ottawa and Manitoba Launch Pilot Program to Reward Sustainable Farming
The federal and Manitoba governments have launched a new pilot program that encourages and rewards sustainable…
Prairie Weather This Week – Nov 17
Winter weather may finally arrive at the end of the month, perhaps providing drought relief. This…
FarmFair International a Family Affair
FarmFair International is more than a livestock showcase for many producers; it’s a family gathering that…
Calgary Based Company Developing New Drone Crop Mapping Tech
A new tool designed to help users map crops with greater precision is nearing commercial readiness,…
Farmers Urged to Practice Safety Around Grain Bins
AgSafe Alberta’s Jody Wacowich says staying alert to safety, especially when climbing on grain bins, needs…