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February 24, 2026

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Confirmed Case of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus Reported in Southern Alberta

Tim Parent February 23, 2026

A case of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) has been confirmed on a farm in southern…

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Prairie Weather This Week – Feb 23

David Spence February 22, 2026

It's the last week of meteorological winter, and while some areas will get spring like weather,…

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New 4-H Canada CEO had the role on her vision board two years before landing it

Olivia Taylor February 20, 2026

Chris Franc’s vision to become CEO of 4-H Canada came true this year. The new leader…

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Conference attendees seated at round tables in a hotel ballroom listening to a presentation during the 2026 4-H Canada Leadership Summit in Calgary.

4-H leaders gather in Calgary for national leadership summit

Olivia Taylor February 17, 2026

Over 100 4-H volunteer leaders from across Canada gathered in Calgary this month for the 2026…

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How Alberta Farmers Are Turning Agritourism Into Opportunity

Tim Parent February 10, 2026

Agritourism is on the rise and farmers are seeing it as an opportunity to strengthen farm…

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Love of Ag Conference in B.C. Peace to Highlight Research, Technology, and Industry Programs

Craig Lester February 9, 2026

Farmers in the B.C. Peace will have an opportunity to hear updates on industry programs, research,…

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Agri-Visions conference and trade show returns to Lloydminster

Olivia Taylor February 5, 2026

The two-day interactive event in Lloydminster features a tradeshow, keynote speakers, seminars and other events for…

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Calgary business preserves 70 years of farming history

Olivia Taylor February 5, 2026

Calgary-based Homestead Aerial Photo does aerial photography using drones, but it's their archive of old Prairie…

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Below Ground Soil Health Conference Set For Dawson Creek, BC

Craig Lester February 4, 2026

The fourth annual Below Ground - Soil Health Conference will be held on February 26 in Dawson…

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Canada thistle tops Alberta’s 2025 invasive species list

Olivia Taylor January 16, 2026

Canada thistle, also known as creeping thistle has won the top spot on Alberta's most-reported invasive…

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Andrea Brocklebank Named CEO of Canadian Cattle Association

Craig Lester January 11, 2026

The Canadian Cattle Association has announced Andrea Brocklebank as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the…

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UK Researcher and Nuffield Scholar Explores How to Better Support Farmers’ Mental Health

Tim Parent January 6, 2026

UK researcher Sharon May, both farmer and therapist, is exploring how to better support farming families’…

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Stats Canada reports potato production dips after four record years as drought hits eastern farms

Olivia Taylor January 4, 2026

After four consecutive record harvests, Canadian potato production fell slightly in 2025 as drought conditions affected…

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University of Alberta Master’s Student Researches Tanspot

Craig Lester December 28, 2025

Spotlight on Research: we look at University of Alberta Master's Student Sydney Wong's research into Tanspot,…

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Record-Setting Year for Alberta Open Farm Days in 2025

Tim Parent December 24, 2025

Alberta Open Farm Days continues to grow both in size and impact as the 2025 edition…

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Destructive Summer Storm Caused Almost a Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Insured Damage: IBC

Tim Parent December 16, 2025

The August storm brought large hail, strong winds, torrential rains, and tornadoes across three provinces, devastating…

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Strong Yields, Trade Pressures Define 2025 for Canola Growers

Tim Parent December 15, 2025

Canola growers saw strong yields in 2025, but the year was overshadowed by the trade uncertainty…

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Second Harvest Sets Sights on Alberta Potatoes to Help Feed Families in Need

Tim Parent December 2, 2025

Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization, is looking to build relationships with Alberta potato growers…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 17 – From Scotland to Zimbabwe to Alberta: Nuffield Scholar Shares Her Agricultural Journey

Tim Parent December 2, 2025

In this RRC Podcast, Craig Lester chats with fellow Nuffield Scholar Claire Taylor who shares her…

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Alberta’s Perry Family Farms Named PepsiCo’s Global Farmer Award Winner

Tim Parent December 2, 2025

Alberta's Perry Family Farm has been named the winner of the 2025 Farmer of the Year…

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