Avian Flu Confirmed in Small Poultry Flock in Bonnyville, Alberta
A highly pathogenic strain of avian flu was found in a domestic poultry flock in the…
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Farmgate Milk Prices Set to Rise in 2026
The increase means the cost of milk used to make products like cheese, yogurt, and butter…
Funding Announced to Help New B.C. Farmers Grow Their Operations
A new round of funding will give new and early-stage farmers in British Columbia a leg…
RRC Podcast Ep. 12 – A Brief Conversation About the Weather
In the latest RRC Podcast, we have a conversation with Rural Roots Canada meteorologist David Spence…
2025 Crop Year Delivers Mixed Hail Storm Results Across Prairie Provinces
The 2025 crop year showed average hail damage claims, with overall claim numbers down from last…
U.S. Agriculture Groups Urge Full Renewal of CUSMA to Protect North American Trade
Dozens of American ag organizations are calling on the U.S. government to renew CUSMA saying the…
CropLife Canada Calls on Ottawa to Unlock $100B in Agricultural Growth
CropLife Canada is calling on Ottawa to make agriculture a top priority, urging the federal government…
Drought, Wildfires, and Evacuation Orders Test Newfoundland Beekeepers
As intense wildfires ravaged Newfoundland and Labrador this summer, beekeepers faced a unique challenge — how…
Crossroads Crop Conference Will Encourage Farmers to Grow Boldly
Alberta Farmers will gather in Edmonton for the Crossroads Crop Conference, where they'll be encourged to…
CleanFarms and Peace River Regional District Renew Agricultural Recycling Program
The agriculture stewardship organizations CleanFarms and the Peace River Regional District are renewing a successful agricultural…
Federal Agriculture Minister Visits China to Raise Canadian Ag Priorities
Federal agriculture minister Heath MacDonald is visiting China this week to strengthen agricultural ties with one…
Nuffield Canada Announces Its 2026 Scholars
Nuffield Canada has announced its 2026 Scholars, with four standout leaders from Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec…
RRC Podcast Ep. 11 – Agricultural Dispatches from Kenya
In our latest Rural Roots Canada podcast, Craig Lester joins Tim Parent from Kenya, where the…
Canada Strengthens Agricultural Ties with Mexico as Trade Mission Wraps Up
Canada's agricultural trade mission to Mexico has wrapped up, as the two nations strengthen agricultural ties…
CFIA Updates Food and Animal Regulations to Support Ag Sector Growth
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is giving Canada's agriculture industry a little more breathing room…
RRC Podcast Ep. 10 – Rooted in Learning: Discussing Ag Education in Canada
In this episode of the RRC Podcast, we sit down with the newest members of the…
Canadian Agricultural Leaders Head to Mexico to Strengthen Trade Ties
Federal and provincial agriculture ministers are in Mexico as part of a trade mission to strengthen…
China: Canola tariffs will go if Canada drops EV tariffs
Premiers of Saskatchewan, Manitoba urge Ottawa to drop tariffs on Chinese-made EVs in wake of comments…
New Canadian Dairy Hub Puts Research and Best Practices at Farmers’ Fingertips
Canadian dairy farmers now have a new digital tool designed to make research easier to access…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Oct 9
Thanksgiving Weekend Forecast....farmers and travellers alike will need to be cautious, with MAJOR weather changes on…