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July 18, 2026

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Alberta service aims to address mental health needs of farmers and ranchers

Olivia Taylor June 9, 2026

Farm life brings unique pressures. Counselling Alberta offers farm-informed mental health support tailored to producers across…

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Community support drives 4-H show season across rural communities

Olivia Taylor June 8, 2026

As 4-H show season begins, members showcase months of work while community support helps shape future…

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Canada temporarily bans livestock from Texas after cases of flesh-eating screwworm discovered

Tim Parent June 6, 2026

The CFIA is temporarily banning livestock from Texas after two confirmed cases of New World screwworm…

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Monette Farms looks to sell hundreds of thousands of acres in court-led restructuring

Tim Parent June 6, 2026

Monette Farms is looking to sell off hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland as part…

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RDAR extends OFCAF intake pause after applications exceed funding

Tim Parent June 5, 2026

RDAR extends its pause in applications to Alberta's On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program after demand…

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North American agri-food groups urge renewal of CUSMA ahead of 2026 review

Tim Parent June 3, 2026

Nearly 160 ag groups in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are urging a renewal of CUSMA,…

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Getting fields ready: What hay producers should be doing now

Olivia Taylor June 2, 2026

For hay producers across Canada, the window between spring thaw and first cut is short. What…

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BC Cattlemen’s Association raises the alarm over drought

Tim Parent May 31, 2026

Drought is once again becoming a growing concern in British Columbia, and cattle producers are already…

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Agriculture in the Classroom Canada announces Mission Explorium winner

Olivia Taylor May 30, 2026

A Grade 6 class from Newfoundland has been named the winner of Mission Explorium, an agriculture…

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Young Albertans Invited to Take the Stage for Agriculture Speaking Competition

Craig Lester May 30, 2026

Young people in Alberta with a passion for agriculture are once again being invited to compete…

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Agronomy student named valedictorian at Lethbridge Polytechnic

Olivia Taylor May 30, 2026

Lethbridge Polytechnic agronomy student Paul Skretting led the graduating class and delivered the valedictory address during…

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Applications open for Canadian Agricultural Youth Council

Tim Parent May 28, 2026

The federal government is looking for its next group of young Canadians to help shape the…

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RRC Podcast – S2E17 – Mental Health Support for Farmers

Tim Parent May 25, 2026

In this RRC podcast, we discuss mental health supports for farmers, including a feature interview with…

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Cypress Farm & Ranch Show Expands with More Exhibitors and Country Marketplace

Craig Lester May 25, 2026

The Cypress Farm & Ranch Show is returning to Medicine Hat June 11&12 at the Cypress…

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Saskatchewan, Alberta sign apprenticeship agreement for heavy-duty technicians

Tim Parent May 25, 2026

Saskatchewan and Alberta have signed an MOU, making it easier for heavy-duty equipment technician apprentices to…

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Tara Sawyer tapped to take over as Alberta’s Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation

Tim Parent May 24, 2026

Tara Sawyer, who represents the riding of Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, has been sworn in as Alberta's new…

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CDC Newell Ag Summit Aims to Spark Collaboration and Innovation

Craig Lester May 21, 2026

Collaboration, innovation and agriculture research will take centre stage next month in Brooks at the CDC…

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Saskatchewan students recognized with 2026 agriculture scholarships

Tim Parent May 20, 2026

Four students from Saskatchewan have been awarded Agriculture Student Scholarships for 2026 for their commitment to…

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Millarville vendors say consumers are returning to local food

Adeline Aris May 16, 2026

Vendors at the Millarville Spring Market say consumers are turning to local farmers and small businesses…

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House Committee Urges Ottawa to Reverse Ag Research Centre Closures

Tim Parent May 13, 2026

The House of Commons agriculture committee is urging the federal government to reverse planned closures of…

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  • Canada’s Pork Sector Launches the Pork Research Hub
  • Meat Processors Welcome National Food Security Strategy but Warn of Export Market Risks and Labour Gaps
  • Grain Growers of Canada Welcomes National Food Security Strategy, Calls for Concrete Action 
  • Grain Growers of Canada signs trilateral industry letter calling for CUSMA renewal and strengthening
  • North American agricultural coalition calls for CUSMA/USMCA renewal as Canadian delegation heads to Capitol Hill
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