Prairie Weather This Week – Jan 5
This week, dry areas stay dry, and wet areas get more snow. It's not promising for…
agriculture
Stats Canada reports potato production dips after four record years as drought hits eastern farms
After four consecutive record harvests, Canadian potato production fell slightly in 2025 as drought conditions affected…
RRC Podcast Ep. 21 – Looking Back on RRC’s Year in Agriculture
On this RRC podcast, we recap our year in agriculture, from Yukon farmers and global farming…
Canada’s 2025 CWRS Wheat Crop Maintains High Quality Across the Prairies
The 2025 harvest of Canada Western Red Spring wheat lived up to its reputation, delivering another…
Record-Setting Year for Alberta Open Farm Days in 2025
Alberta Open Farm Days continues to grow both in size and impact as the 2025 edition…
RRC Podcast Ep. 20 – A 2025 Prairie Weather Review
On this RRC podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester look back at another wild weather…
Destructive Summer Storm Caused Almost a Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Insured Damage: IBC
The August storm brought large hail, strong winds, torrential rains, and tornadoes across three provinces, devastating…
Cows Come Home Brings 4-H World to Screen at Members Forum
Small-town comedy Cows Come Home creators Lindsey Middleton and Katie Uhlmann screened their 4-H–inspired series for…
Strong Yields, Trade Pressures Define 2025 for Canola Growers
Canola growers saw strong yields in 2025, but the year was overshadowed by the trade uncertainty…
New Funding Aims to Expand Greenhouse and Vertical Farming Industries in Alberta
A new $10-million program funded through Sustainable CAP will support the growth of Alberta's greenhouse and…
RRC Podcast Ep. 19 – Compassion, Community, and a Canola Industry Update
On this RRC podcast, Alberta Milk spreads holiday cheer, while Alberta Canola Chair Andre Harpe reflects…
Canada’s Agri-Food Sector Eyes New Markets Amid Uncertainty with U.S.
A new Angus Reid report finds most agriculture professionals are pessimistic about dealing with the U.S.,…
AWC East 2025: In Business and Agriculture, Every Entrepreneur Needs Grit
At the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference, business leader Anne Miner shared insights on a trait…
Alberta’s Dairy Farmers Rally to Help the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
Alberta's dairy farmers are turning generosity into action, partnering with the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation to…
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…
Canadian Families to Spend Nearly $1,000 More on Food in 2026
Canada's Food Price Report 2026 shows rising grocery costs will continue to test household budgets, with…
RRC Podcast Ep. 18 – John Barlow, Grow Canada, and the RRC Road Ahead
In this Rural Roots Canada podcast, we speak with John Barlow, share insights from Grow Canada,…
Canadian Farm Income Plummets 26% as Crop Prices Fall and Costs Rise
Canadian farmers saw their income take a big hit in 2024, as realized net farm income…
P.E.I. farms get $2M for equipment upgrades
Seven P.E.I. farming operations are getting federal funding to modernize their equipment as part of a…
OCIF Invests $2.75 million to Launch AgSphere, A National Hub for Ag Innovation and Tech
The OCIF is investing up to $2.75 million over five years to help launch AgSphere, a…