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March 11, 2026

Alberta

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Prairie Weather This Week – March 9

David Spence March 8, 2026

Farmers and ranchers in the southern prairies have been waiting all season for a week like…

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Prairie cattle groups push back on proposed federal traceability changes

Tim Parent March 6, 2026

Prairie cattle groups are raising concerns about proposed federal traceability rule changes, saying the system must…

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Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Mar 5

David Spence March 5, 2026

While southern Alberta continues with spring-like weather, clipper systems bring rain and snow to much of…

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No new Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus cases reported in Alberta

Tim Parent March 3, 2026

Alberta Pork confirms there have been no new cases of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus after a…

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Prairie Weather this Week – March 2

David Spence March 1, 2026

It'll be a week of warm and dry weather in southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan, Elsewhere,…

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RRC Podcast – S2E5 – AgExpo 2026 and the BASF Growing Home Initiative

Tim Parent February 27, 2026

In this episode, hosts Tim Parent & Craig Lester talk Ag Expo and the BASF Growing…

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Prairie Weather This Week – midweek update Feb 26

David Spence February 26, 2026

Wintry weather returns to the prairies Friday,, and settles down over the weekend. Snow, blowing snow,…

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BASF Growing Home initiative putting $160,000 into rural Canada

Olivia Taylor February 26, 2026

Nominations are open for BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada's Growing Home program, and $160,000 is on the…

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Confirmed Case of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus Reported in Southern Alberta

Tim Parent February 23, 2026

A case of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) has been confirmed on a farm in southern…

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New 4-H Canada CEO had the role on her vision board two years before landing it

Olivia Taylor February 20, 2026

Chris Franc’s vision to become CEO of 4-H Canada came true this year. The new leader…

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Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek update Feb 19

David Spence February 19, 2026

Sunshine returns, and snow exits the prairies,, leaving the region in a cold pool of Arctic…

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Conference attendees seated at round tables in a hotel ballroom listening to a presentation during the 2026 4-H Canada Leadership Summit in Calgary.

4-H leaders gather in Calgary for national leadership summit

Olivia Taylor February 17, 2026

Over 100 4-H volunteer leaders from across Canada gathered in Calgary this month for the 2026…

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How Alberta Farmers Are Turning Agritourism Into Opportunity

Tim Parent February 10, 2026

Agritourism is on the rise and farmers are seeing it as an opportunity to strengthen farm…

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Prairie Weather This Week – Feb 9

David Spence February 8, 2026

One more week of dry, mild weather is ahead, before a long awaited pattern change which…

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20/20 Seed Lab

Agri-Visions conference and trade show returns to Lloydminster

Olivia Taylor February 5, 2026

The two-day interactive event in Lloydminster features a tradeshow, keynote speakers, seminars and other events for…

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Calgary business preserves 70 years of farming history

Olivia Taylor February 5, 2026

Calgary-based Homestead Aerial Photo does aerial photography using drones, but it's their archive of old Prairie…

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Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Feb 5

David Spence February 5, 2026

Warm, dry weather continues through the weekend for prairie agricultural regions. There are signs of possible…

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Producers Frustrated as PMRA Rejects Emergency Use of Strychnine for Ground Squirrel Control

Tim Parent February 3, 2026

Farm leaders say Ottawa’s rejection of emergency strychnine use ignores Prairie producers facing major crop losses…

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Pest Management Regulatory Agency Denies Request for Strychnine Use on Ground Squirrels

Tim Parent February 2, 2026

Alberta and Saskatchewan say Ottawa’s refusal to allow strychnine for ground squirrel control leaves producers without…

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Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Jan 22

David Spence January 22, 2026

Arctic air continues, with dangerously cold weather on the eastern prairies. Signs of relief are showing…

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  • Canadian Pork Council and Swine Innovation Porc joint statement on AAFC research facility reductions
  • Canada Grains Council calls for strong action to address innovation-related trade barriers facing Canadian grain exports to the EU
  • Swine Innovation Porc to Host Webinar Examining the Impact of Pork Research in Canada
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