Senate report warns wildfires pose growing threat to Canadian agriculture
A Senate committee says wildfires pose a major threat to Canada's agriculture and forestry sectors and…
Alberta
Alberta Blue Book goes digital with new crop protection app
The Alberta Blue Book now has its own app, giving farmers and agronomists immediate, on-the-go digital…
Calgary Stampede says screwworm situation shouldn’t impact programming
The Calgary Stampede says it doesn't anticipate any disruptions to its Western Events programming due to…
Alberta service aims to address mental health needs of farmers and ranchers
Farm life brings unique pressures. Counselling Alberta offers farm-informed mental health support tailored to producers across…
Prairie Weather This Week – June 8
Rather cool this week, and with the exception of southern Alberta, it will be rather wet.…
RDAR extends OFCAF intake pause after applications exceed funding
RDAR extends its pause in applications to Alberta's On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) program after demand…
Agronomy student named valedictorian at Lethbridge Polytechnic
Lethbridge Polytechnic agronomy student Paul Skretting led the graduating class and delivered the valedictory address during…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update May 28
One type of hazardous weather (heat) is replaced with another (heavy rain - potential flooding) Prairie…
RRC Podcast – S2E17 – Mental Health Support for Farmers
In this RRC podcast, we discuss mental health supports for farmers, including a feature interview with…
Saskatchewan, Alberta sign apprenticeship agreement for heavy-duty technicians
Saskatchewan and Alberta have signed an MOU, making it easier for heavy-duty equipment technician apprentices to…
Tara Sawyer tapped to take over as Alberta’s Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation
Tara Sawyer, who represents the riding of Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, has been sworn in as Alberta's new…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek update May 21
Catch up on seeding this weekend! Sunshine is abundant, with the possibility of small, isolated afternoon…
Prairie Weather This Week – May 18
It may not be the smoothest transition, but warmer weather will return to the prairies this…
Millarville vendors say consumers are returning to local food
Vendors at the Millarville Spring Market say consumers are turning to local farmers and small businesses…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update May 14
Cold, stormy, and snowy weather will hit the prairie provinces through the May long weekend. Snow…
Prairie Weather This Week – May 11
Some of the hottest weather of the season so far is on the way for the…
Cat dies from highly pathogenic avian influenza strain in Saskatchewan
A domestic cat that was known to spend time outside has died after contracting a highly…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update May 7
Conditions remain good to excellent for seeding across the prairies this week, though Manitoba still has…
Prairie Weather This Week – May 4
The weather across the prairies should be almost ideal for seeding operations this week. Dry, warm,…
Applications open for Rocky Mountain Equipment ag society grant program
Rocky Mountain Equipment opens applications for 2026 ag society grants, offering $40,000 to support rural projects…