Ottawa rejects call to reverse closures of agricultural research facilities
The federal government is moving ahead with the closure of seven agricultural research facilities despite a…
Research
University of Calgary ranch provides beef to campus food hub
The University of Calgary's research cattle ranch is helping put locally raised beef on the tables…
Long-time CDC South Crop Researcher Continues Work at Revitalized Research Facility
A former CDC South crop researcher continues his work to find new crop opportunities for Alberta…
Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day puts research to work in the field
The aim of Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day is get producers to connect directly with researchers to…
RDAR invests $5.2 million in Western Crop Innovations to support barley and triticale breeding
A $5.2-million investment by Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) in Western Crop Innovations will support barley…
Former Researcher Optimistic about Crop Diversification Centre Revitalization
Plant disease expert and former plant pathologist Ron Howard believes the CDC South transition to the…
RRC Podcast S2E23 – Ag in Motion
In this episode, Craig Lester takes Rural Roots Canada on the road to Ag in Motion…
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…
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.
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…
UCalgary study finds symptom-free CWD carriers may still spread disease
A University of Calgary-led study found that animals carrying chronic wasting disease without symptoms may still…
CDC Newell Ag Summit Aims to Spark Collaboration and Innovation
Collaboration, innovation and agriculture research will take centre stage next month in Brooks at the CDC…
House Committee Urges Ottawa to Reverse Ag Research Centre Closures
The House of Commons agriculture committee is urging the federal government to reverse planned closures of…
University of Calgary researchers target cattle parasites as drug resistance grows
Parasitic worms are weakening cattle and costing the industry big money. With drug resistance on the…
Crop Rotation Research Looks to Boost Prairie Soil Health
Research underway at the University of Alberta is taking a long-term look at how crop rotation…
National study targets nitrous oxide in fertilizers
A national research network is examining fertilizer practices, aiming to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from nitrogen…
Canadian Canola Groups Alarmed by Federal Agriculture Research Cuts
Canadian canola groups say the federal government's decision to close AAFC research centres and slash hundreds…
Agriculture Research Facilities Shut Down, Jobs Slashed Following AAFC Cuts
Several agricultural research facilities have been shut down, and hundreds of jobs have been slashed following…
Dalhousie launches institute to advance digital agriculture in Atlantic Canada
Dalhousie’s new Atlantic Institute for Digital Agriculture is developing purpose-built precision-farming tools for farmers, bridging tech…
Southern Alberta Farmers Gift $2.8M for Agriculture Research
Lifelong Southern Alberta farmers sow the seeds for the future with a $2.8 million donation to…