Ottawa unveils first National Food Security Strategy with $3B investment
Canada launches a $3-billion National Food Security Strategy aimed at boosting food production, grocery competition and…
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Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update – June 11
Sunshine and dry weather, so badly needed, will return to the prairies this weekend. Fields begin…
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 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…
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…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update June 4
The main rain event is over, but the rain itself isn't. Showers and thundershowers will interrupt…
Prairie Weather This Week – June 1
The steady rain of the early week in AB and SK becomes more off and on,…
Agriculture in the Classroom Canada announces Mission Explorium winner
A Grade 6 class from Newfoundland has been named the winner of Mission Explorium, an agriculture…
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…
Prairie Weather This Week – May 25
Showers and storms for Alberta, while Saskatchewan sizzles. Temperatures will reach the 30s in Saskatchewan and…
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…
House Committee Urges Ottawa to Reverse Ag Research Centre Closures
The House of Commons agriculture committee is urging the federal government to reverse planned closures of…