Brewing Beer Worth Freezin’ For in Canada’s Far North
Running a brewery in the Yukon takes passion, resilience, and a little bit of intestinal fortitude,…
agriculture
Wire Theft From Irrigation Pivots On The Rise
Wire theft from irrigation pivots is on the rise in rural Alberta, and the Alberta RCMP…
Canada Beefs Up Its Defence Against Foot and Mouth Disease
The federal government has announced the creation of Canada's first dedicated foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank to…
AgKnow Looking for Feedback From Industry
AgKnow, the Alberta Farm Mental Health network, is looking to the agriculture industry to provide feedback…
Seven Students Awarded CABEF Scholarships for Agricultural Excellence
Seven students from across Canada have received $2,500 scholarships to support their post-secondary studies in agriculture…
AgTech Start-Up Looks to Snuff Out Farm Equipment Fires
Agtech start-up Chariot Command uses camera-based technology to monitor the mechanical health of farm equipment, with…
Alberta Goat Industry Pushes for the Removal of Interprovincial Trade Barriers
Interprovincial restrictions, rising abattoir costs, and competition from cheaper, international imports are putting pressure on Canadian…
Alberta and Saskatchewan Goat Producers Unite for Border City Goat Show
Alberta and Saskatchewan goat producers are teaming up for the Border City Goat Show, happening in…
Foot and Mouth Disease Still Poses Threat to Canada’s Agriculture Sector
Canada hasn't seen a case of foot and mouth disease since 1952, but outbreaks in Europe…
AWC West 2025: Leading With Resilience and Rising Through Uncertainty
Like crops weathering droughts and downpours, women in agriculture are rising through uncertainty and leading with…
Road Safety Week: Alberta Drivers Urged to Stay Alert for Farm Machinery
As Canadian Road Safety Week gets underway, drivers across Alberta are being urged to take the…
Rocky Mountain Equipment Launches 2025 Edition of the Right by You Ag Society Grant
The RME 2025 Right by You Ag Society Grant awards $10,000 each to four agricultural societies…
Bird Flu Remains a Threat in Canada
As bird flu continues to spread in wild flocks in the United States, the virus remains…
Exploring the Potential of Lupin in Canadian Agriculture
Researchers across Canada are exploring the potential of lupin, a pulse crop that's gaining some traction…
Federal Agriculture Candidates Debate Sector’s Future in CFA-Led Forum
Federal candidates debated the future of Canadian ag during the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s Agriculture Leaders’…
Economic Stability in the Ag Sector Could Be A Long Way Off
The ongoing economic tug-of-war is leaving producers caught in the middle, managing risk while waiting for…
Alberta Canola Chair Urges Ottawa: ‘Go Talk to China’ as Trade Tensions Linger
Despite a reprieve from the United States, China's retaliatory tariffs against Canadian canola products is still…
Nuffield Scholarship Opens Doors to Global Agricultural Leadership
Applications are now open for the prestigious Nuffield Canada Scholarships, which provide $20,000 in funding for…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update – Apr 3
Alberta and Saskatchewan will go from wintry weather to almost summer-like warmth, while it stays cool…
Exploring New Storage Methods for Sugar Beets in Southern Alberta
The sugar beet is a vital crop for many farmers in Southern Alberta and researchers are…