Alberta Hits Pause on Changes to On-Farm Slaughter Program Amid Producer Concerns
The Alberta government is hitting pause on recent changes to its On-Farm Slaughter Program following concerns…
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RRC Podcast Ep. 1 – Drought, Hail, Calgary Stampede and BASF’s Growing Home Program
In Episode 1 of the RRC podcast we chat about the drought situation across the prairies,…
Southern Alberta Farm Families Recognized at Calgary Stampede
Farm families across southern Alberta have been recognized for their hard work and dedication to the…
Hail Report: Intense Storms Result in Substantial Crop Losses
Intense storms across the Prairies brought large hail, heavy rain, and strong winds and resulted in…
Drying Out – Prairie Drought Worsens
The latest Canadian drought monitor shows conditions have rapidly deteriorated across the prairies and across Canada.…
Canola Farmers Press Prime Minister Mark Carney on China Tariffs at Calgary Stampede
Amidst the pancake breakfasts and rodeo fun at the Calgary Stampede, canola farmers were looking to…
Hail Report: Golf Ball-Sized Hail Damages Crops in Saskatchewan
Heavy rain, strong winds, and large hail damaged crops across the Prairies during the week of…
Nuffield Canada Celebrates 75 Years in the Yukon
Nuffield Canada celebrated the milestone by touring farms and ag businesses in the Yukon with the…
Research Associations in Alberta to Share $3.2 Million in Ag-Research Funding
Twelve applied research associations across Alberta will share $3.2 million in provincial funding aimed at strengthening…
The Nuffield Scholarship: An Opportunity of a Lifetime
The Nuffield Scholarship is a prestigious, rural, thought-leadership program available to Canadians who are involved in…
Yukon’s Only Dairy Farm Highlights Gaps in Northern Food Security
Just outside of Whitehorse lies Sunnyside Farm, the only dairy farm in the Yukon and one…
Redefining Northern Farming as Yukon Hosts Nuffield Scholars
2011 Nuffield Scholar Leona Watson is helping redefine what agriculture looks like in Canada’s North as…
Brewing Beer Worth Freezin’ For in Canada’s Far North
Running a brewery in the Yukon takes passion, resilience, and a little bit of intestinal fortitude,…
Wire Theft From Irrigation Pivots On The Rise
Wire theft from irrigation pivots is on the rise in rural Alberta, and the Alberta RCMP…
Canada Beefs Up Its Defence Against Foot and Mouth Disease
The federal government has announced the creation of Canada's first dedicated foot-and-mouth disease vaccine bank to…
AgKnow Looking for Feedback From Industry
AgKnow, the Alberta Farm Mental Health network, is looking to the agriculture industry to provide feedback…
Seven Students Awarded CABEF Scholarships for Agricultural Excellence
Seven students from across Canada have received $2,500 scholarships to support their post-secondary studies in agriculture…
AgTech Start-Up Looks to Snuff Out Farm Equipment Fires
Agtech start-up Chariot Command uses camera-based technology to monitor the mechanical health of farm equipment, with…
Alberta Goat Industry Pushes for the Removal of Interprovincial Trade Barriers
Interprovincial restrictions, rising abattoir costs, and competition from cheaper, international imports are putting pressure on Canadian…
Alberta and Saskatchewan Goat Producers Unite for Border City Goat Show
Alberta and Saskatchewan goat producers are teaming up for the Border City Goat Show, happening in…