Heading into Winter, Prairie Drought Worsens
With winter approaching, drought conditiions on the prairies have worsened, especially in Alberta and southern Saskatchewan.
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Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Nov 13
Warmer than average weather continues over the southern prairies through the weekend, while the north will…
NL Farmers Face Winter Feed Crisis After Summer Drought
Farmers across Newfoundland and Labrador are facing a feed crisis after burning through their hay because…
Prairie Weather This Week – Nov 10
It's another dry week across the agricultural regions of the prairie provinces. Snow and rain are…
RRC Podcast Ep. 13 – On Location at Agri-Trade
On this special edition of the RRC podcast, Craig Lester joins Tim Parent from the Agri-Trade…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Nov 6
A series of Alberta clippers will scoot across the prairies over the next few days, bringing…
BC Agriculture Council Launches New Farmer Forum
The BCAC is launching a new event that brings together farmers, government, and industry stakeholders to…
Avian Flu Confirmed in Small Poultry Flock in Bonnyville, Alberta
A highly pathogenic strain of avian flu was found in a domestic poultry flock in the…
Farmgate Milk Prices Set to Rise in 2026
The increase means the cost of milk used to make products like cheese, yogurt, and butter…
Funding Announced to Help New B.C. Farmers Grow Their Operations
A new round of funding will give new and early-stage farmers in British Columbia a leg…
Prairie Weather This Week – Nov 3
A series of Alberta clippers will bring rain and snow to the prairies this week. The…
2025 Crop Year Delivers Mixed Hail Storm Results Across Prairie Provinces
The 2025 crop year showed average hail damage claims, with overall claim numbers down from last…
U.S. Agriculture Groups Urge Full Renewal of CUSMA to Protect North American Trade
Dozens of American ag organizations are calling on the U.S. government to renew CUSMA saying the…
CropLife Canada Calls on Ottawa to Unlock $100B in Agricultural Growth
CropLife Canada is calling on Ottawa to make agriculture a top priority, urging the federal government…
Crossroads Crop Conference Will Encourage Farmers to Grow Boldly
Alberta Farmers will gather in Edmonton for the Crossroads Crop Conference, where they'll be encourged to…
Alberta Government Modernizes Water Act
For the first time since 1999, the Alberta Government is updating the water act - allowing…
CleanFarms and Peace River Regional District Renew Agricultural Recycling Program
The agriculture stewardship organizations CleanFarms and the Peace River Regional District are renewing a successful agricultural…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Oct 30
From snow to sizzle. Very changeable weather is on the way to the prairies for Halloween…
Public Trust in Canada’s Food System Growing: CCFI
The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity says Canadians are feeling more confident about the country’s food…
Federal Agriculture Minister Visits China to Raise Canadian Ag Priorities
Federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald is visiting China this week to strengthen agricultural ties with one…