Alberta invests $1.4 million to strengthen rangelands
Alberta's government is investing $1.4 million to support projects that improve the long-term health and sustainability…
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Hail Report: Crop insurers “working seven days a week” as storms continue to damage crops
Crop insurers are working around the clock to work through claims as storms continue to batter…
Three Alberta municipalities declare agricultural disasters amid heavy rain, flooding, and heat
Three Alberta municipalities have declared agricultural disasters after excess precipitation, flooding and extreme heat damaged crops.
Prairie Weather This Week – midweek update July 23
Hot weather continues through the weekend in the southern prairies, with a few lingering storms in…
Collaboration Takes Centre Stage at First Ever CDC Newell Ag Summit
Over 120 producers, researchers and industry leaders gathered to explore the opportunities driving the next chapter…
Prairie Weather This Week – July 20
Some of the hottest weather of the summer is on the way for the prairies. While…
Agriculture ministers set priorities for Canada’s next policy framework
Canada's agriculture ministers concluded their annual meeting, endorsing a shared vision for Canada's next agricultural policy…
BC Agriculture Council looks to protect the future of farming with new farmland trust
The BCAC is establishing a provincial Farmland Trust designed to protect agricultural land, support farm succession…
Highly invasive Prussian carp found in stormwater pond in Calgary
An invasive and difficult to remove fish species, Prussian carp, has been found in a stormwater…
Federal, Saskatchewan governments move to preserve agricultural research at two closing farms
The federal and Saskatchewan governments have signed an MOU to explore a new operating model for…
Calgary Stampede steer competitors balance athletics and cattle
Two young exhibitors at the Calgary Stampede's Junior Steer Classic say raising cattle has taught them…
A pumpkin patch that pays the mortgage
What started as a fun project has grown into one of Charlotte Lake Farms' biggest sources…
Canadians back protecting food sovereignty and supply management as CUSMA talks continue: survey
Survey finds Canadians overwhelmingly believe the country should maintain control over its food supply, and want…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update July 16
Weather will be active across the prairies through the weekend, as showers and storms continue. Severe…
Prairie Weather This Week – July 13
We've traded drought for deluge. One problem is replaced by another as prairie farmers deal with…
Hail Report: Farmers assess damage as baseball-sized hail hits parts of the Prairies
Golf-to baseball-sized hail has farmers across the Prairies still assessing the damage, according to the Canadian…
Cabbage seedpod weevil spreading across Alberta
The cabbage seedpod weevil spreading across Alberta, according to Alberta Canola, with the invasive beetle having…
Giant knotweed found on residential property in Edmonton
The Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) confirms Giant Knotweed has been found in an Edmonton neighbourhood.
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update July 9
Severe weather can be expected over the prairies Thursday and Friday, to be replaced by intense…
Alberta producers see research in action at Plot2Farm field day
Alberta producers toured on-farm research trials near Claresholm during Plot2Farm Field Day, exploring practical data to…