Work needed to remove barriers holding women back from Ag management roles: CAHRC
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council is concerned with the number of women making it into…
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Livestock producers urged to watch feed for high mycotoxin levels
Livestock producers are being asked to monitor their animals for poor feed intake as well as…
Technology and crop production advancements growing quickly
Crop production has changed immensely in the past century. Farmers didn't have the knowledge and technology…
Improving the efficiency of irrigation
Technology has brought irrigation from flood irrigation, to border irrigation, to hand moves, wheel moves, linear…
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Rural and Farm Safety Mobile Unit
A new rural and farm safety mobile unit is now in development. Once completed the educational…
Building up your personal brand to help your farm
Assess, Amplify, Advance = Strong Personal Brand
PhD student studies alternatives to herbicides
Breanne Tidemann, a PhD student at the University of Alberta, and a research scientist with Agriculture…
Advancing Women East conference inspires, empowers and makes connections
Around 450 women from across the country and the U.S. came together in Toronto to talk…
BCRC: 5 ways cattle feeders can prepare for the fall run
Sometimes small changes or tweaks in production practices can have significant outcomes. The more you know,…
New interactive program teaches students about the origins of their food
A new interactive way of learning where your food comes from is making its way into…
Women in agriculture urged to ‘Own Your Boldness’
In one of her last speeches before she steps down from her role as Deputy Minister…
Nuffield study looks into beef traceability
A study into traceability by a Nuffield Scholar has provided insight into what Canada does well…
New research centre aims to bridge gap between research and farmer
A new research centre aimed at bridging the gap between research and farmers has been announced…
Financial stability in agriculture to continue: FCC report
Farm Credit Canada is predicting a deceleration of increasing farmland values and farm debt levels.
BCRC: Tips for increasing sugar content in forages
Cattle that consume forages with higher sugar content have higher rates of gain, improved performance and…
North American livestock production to rise: Analyst
A cattle market analyst believes we will soon see an increase in livestock production. Brett Stuart…
Alberta farms prepare to welcome guests
Farms across the province will be bustling with visitors eager to get a first hand look…
RRC Episode: Listening to your soil and 4-H on Parade
In this Rural Roots Canada Episode: We find out the advantages of knowing your crop and…
Irrigation districts provide more than just water for farmers
When you think of an irrigation district, you often think agriculture, but the SMRID doesn’t stop…
Farm Family profile: Jones family selected as Farm Family Award winners for Rocky View County
The Jones Family from east of Balzac, Alberta, are recipients of the 2016 BMO Farm Family…