MacDonald says ag research remains a priority amid ongoing concerns over AAFC cuts
Despite ongoing concerns, Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald says research remains a priority for the government.
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Federal government commits $4M to boost Canadian beef marketing
The federal government is investing over $4 million to grow demand for Canadian beef through market…
Alberta breeder helps keeps centuries-old Shire horse tradition alive
With only about 200 Shire horses in Canada, an Alberta breeder is working to keep these…
Preserving the agricultural history of Innisfail through paint
A Innisfail artist is transforming a 50-foot wall into an artistic tribute to the grain elevators,…
Prairie Weather This Week – July 6
The pattern of sunny mornings and afternoon thunderstorms continues across the prairies. The storms are NOT…
Federal funding backs research into antibiotic alternatives for poultry
The federal government is investing nearly $900,000 in a Vancouver biotechnology company developing alternatives to antibiotics…
Cow comfort drives dairy philosophy at Crèmerie St-Édouard
From designing barns around cow comfort to accepting lower profits for higher-quality milk, this St. Paul…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update July 2
Afternoon showers and storms continue through the weekend across most of the prairies, with severe threats…
Alberta invests $7M to expand hands-on agriculture training at Lakeland College
The Alberta government is investing more than $7 million to expand and modernize agriculture training facilities…
Prairie Weather This Week – June 29
More rain falls on the waterlogged prairies this week, but the longer term outlook indicates a…
New emergency access tool aims to get B.C. producers back on the land faster
Producers forced to leave their operations during an emergency could soon face fewer hurdles to get…
Cypress County receives funding to strengthen agrifood sector
Cypress County receives $222,000 to study local agrifood processing and workforce needs under a Canada-Alberta resilience…
Hail Report: Damaging winds, rain, and hail impacts crops across the Prairies
Damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail ranging from pea to tennis ball size wreaked havoc across…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update June 25
The threat of flooding returns to the prairies, as a strong weather system provides rain to…
Keeping Alberta anglers on the water while protecting native fish populations
Stocking more than 240 Alberta water bodies each year, Cold Lake Fish Hatchery maintains healthy fish…
RRC Podcast – S2E21 – Flooding concerns in parts of the Prairies
On this RRC podcast, we talk the rainfall flooding fields from Alberta to Manitoba, with insights…
Bushel Plus rebranding as BranValt as it marks 10 years of harvest innovation
Bushel Plus is rebranding as BranValt for its 10th anniversary, reflecting its growth from a single…
Prairie cattle industry seeing shift from theft to fraud-related losses
Livestock theft still occurs on the Prairies, but officials say fraud and weak business arrangements are…
Family, flowers and community drive success at Providence Acres Flower Farm
Building a thriving flower farm takes more than beautiful blooms. Providence Acres shares the challenges of…
Prairie Weather This Week – June 22
The wet weather pattern continues across the prairies, with a good soaking for agricultural regions this…