Canadian Cattle Association Welcomes China’s Decision to Lift Beef Ban
The Canadian Cattle Association is welcoming news that China has restored market access for Canadian beef,…
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Canada’s Canola Industry, Pulse Growers Welcome New Trade Deal with China
Canada's canola industry and pulse growers are welcoming the news of a new agri-trade deal with…
Canada thistle tops Alberta’s 2025 invasive species list
Canada thistle, also known as creeping thistle has won the top spot on Alberta's most-reported invasive…
Canada, China Reach ‘Landmark’ Agri-Trade Agreement
After months of trade tensions, Canada and China have reached a 'landmark' agri-trade deal that will…
December Snow Eases Prairie Drought
Significant snowfall in December has resulted in modest improvement to drought on the Canadian Prairies, and…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Jan 15
Colder and snowier weather returns to the Eastern prairies, while Alberta temperatures stay above average...until Sunday.
Survey Asks Albertans to Weigh In on Access to Local Food
How easy is it to find local food in Alberta? That's what a new survey by Alberta's…
RRC Podcast – S2E1 – Conferences, China, Canola, and Cattle
On this RRC podcast, Tim Parent & Craig Lester talk upcoming conferences, the PM's upcoming China…
Prime Minister Mark Carney Heading to China to Talk Agriculture, Trade
Agriculture expected to be key topic of discussion as Carney travels to China, the first visit…
UK Researcher and Nuffield Scholar Explores How to Better Support Farmers’ Mental Health
UK researcher Sharon May, both farmer and therapist, is exploring how to better support farming families’…
Prairie Weather This Week – Jan 5
This week, dry areas stay dry, and wet areas get more snow. It's not promising for…
Stats Canada reports potato production dips after four record years as drought hits eastern farms
After four consecutive record harvests, Canadian potato production fell slightly in 2025 as drought conditions affected…
RRC Podcast Ep. 21 – Looking Back on RRC’s Year in Agriculture
On this RRC podcast, we recap our year in agriculture, from Yukon farmers and global farming…
Canada’s 2025 CWRS Wheat Crop Maintains High Quality Across the Prairies
The 2025 harvest of Canada Western Red Spring wheat lived up to its reputation, delivering another…
Record-Setting Year for Alberta Open Farm Days in 2025
Alberta Open Farm Days continues to grow both in size and impact as the 2025 edition…
RRC Podcast Ep. 20 – A 2025 Prairie Weather Review
On this RRC podcast, hosts Tim Parent and Craig Lester look back at another wild weather…
Destructive Summer Storm Caused Almost a Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Insured Damage: IBC
The August storm brought large hail, strong winds, torrential rains, and tornadoes across three provinces, devastating…
Cows Come Home Brings 4-H World to Screen at Members Forum
Small-town comedy Cows Come Home creators Lindsey Middleton and Katie Uhlmann screened their 4-H–inspired series for…
Strong Yields, Trade Pressures Define 2025 for Canola Growers
Canola growers saw strong yields in 2025, but the year was overshadowed by the trade uncertainty…
New Funding Aims to Expand Greenhouse and Vertical Farming Industries in Alberta
A new $10-million program funded through Sustainable CAP will support the growth of Alberta's greenhouse and…