PhD student studies alternatives to herbicides
Breanne Tidemann, a PhD student at the University of Alberta, and a research scientist with Agriculture…
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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…
RRC Episode: Peru Uncovered; McDonald’s Canada’s VSB Pilot Project and Ag For Life’s Rural Rally
In this episode of Rural Roots Canada: we have gone International, we are in Peru finding…
Solar Energy : A new way of thinking?
Farmers across Alberta may be looking towards a new way to reduce carbon emissions, and eventually…
Alberta crop commissions to poll farmers on sustainability practices
Alberta's crop commissions have hired one of the world's largest independent market research companies, Ipsos Reid,…
AgCoalition pushes for transparency
As the Alberta Government moves forward with the next round of consultations on the Enhanced Protection…
CCFI looks to bridge gap between consumers and farmers
Farm and Food Care Canada has launched the Canadian Center for Food Integrity (CCFI) aimed at…
CanFax Market Drivers May 2016
CanFax Manager and Senior Analyst Brian Perillat talks about why there was no spring rally on…