Agriculture ministers set priorities for Canada’s next policy framework
Canada's agriculture ministers concluded their annual meeting, endorsing a shared vision for Canada's next agricultural policy…
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Highly invasive Prussian carp found in stormwater pond in Calgary
An invasive and difficult to remove fish species, Prussian carp, has been found in a stormwater…
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…
Hail Report: Farmers assess damage as baseball-sized hail hits parts of the Prairies
Golf-to baseball-sized hail has farmers across the Prairies still assessing the damage, according to the Canadian…
Cabbage seedpod weevil spreading across Alberta
The cabbage seedpod weevil spreading across Alberta, according to Alberta Canola, with the invasive beetle having…
Giant knotweed found on residential property in Edmonton
The Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) confirms Giant Knotweed has been found in an Edmonton neighbourhood.
Alberta producers see research in action at Plot2Farm field day
Alberta producers toured on-farm research trials near Claresholm during Plot2Farm Field Day, exploring practical data to…
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 government commits $4M to boost Canadian beef marketing
The federal government is investing over $4 million to grow demand for Canadian beef through market…
Alberta breeder helps keeps centuries-old Shire horse tradition alive
With only about 200 Shire horses in Canada, an Alberta breeder is working to keep these…
Preserving the agricultural history of Innisfail through paint
A Innisfail artist is transforming a 50-foot wall into an artistic tribute to the grain elevators,…
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…
RRC Podcast – S2E22 – The CDC Newell Ag Summit
On this RRC podcast, we talk about the recent CDC Neweall Ag Summit, an event full…
Cow comfort drives dairy philosophy at Crèmerie St-Édouard
From designing barns around cow comfort to accepting lower profits for higher-quality milk, this St. Paul…
Alberta invests $7M to expand hands-on agriculture training at Lakeland College
The Alberta government is investing more than $7 million to expand and modernize agriculture training facilities…
Rural Roots Canada featured in Broadcast Dialogue podcast
Rural Roots Canada's Craig Lester and Tim Parent were featured on the Broadcast Dialogue podcast talking…
New emergency access tool aims to get B.C. producers back on the land faster
Producers forced to leave their operations during an emergency could soon face fewer hurdles to get…
Hail Report: Damaging winds, rain, and hail impacts crops across the Prairies
Damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail ranging from pea to tennis ball size wreaked havoc across…
Keeping Alberta anglers on the water while protecting native fish populations
Stocking more than 240 Alberta water bodies each year, Cold Lake Fish Hatchery maintains healthy fish…
RRC Podcast – S2E21 – Flooding concerns in parts of the Prairies
On this RRC podcast, we talk the rainfall flooding fields from Alberta to Manitoba, with insights…