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Calgary, Alta. (Rural Roots Canada) – There is no slow start to spring on the farm.…
Canadian agriculture
Getting fields ready: What hay producers should be doing now
For hay producers across Canada, the window between spring thaw and first cut is short. What…
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…
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…
Ag innovation needs innovators, producers, and women at the table
The ag and innovation sectors need startups, producers and women at the table to get ideas…
The 2026 Census of Agriculture is underway
Statistics Canada says collection for the 2026 Census of Agriculture and the 2026 Census of Population…
RRC Podcast – S2E14 – Building the Yuill School of Agriculture
In this RRC podcast, the Yuill School of Agriculture is new high school designed entirely around…
Alberta’s dairy goat producers see growth amid processing challenges
The dairy goat industry in Alberta is small but showing signs of growth, as producers point…
New partnership expands 24/7 mental health support for Saskatchewan farm families
Saskatchewan farm families will have expanded 24/7 mental health support as SaskAgMatters takes over the Farm…
Monette Farms Ltd. files for creditor protection
Monette Farms Ltd., one of the largest farming operations in North America, has filed for creditor…
RRC Podcast – S2E13 – Alberta’s Chatsworth Farm gets international agritourism recognition
In this RRC podcast, we speak with Charlotte Wasilyk of Chatsworth Farm in Vermilion, Alberta, as…
Cargill opens canola processing plant in Regina
Cargill says its new canola processing plant in Regina is now open and can process up…
Breaking the Burnout Cycle: An Alberta Peace Country Rancher’s Path to Resilience
Stories of resilience in agriculture often start quietly and build over time. For Lori Kinne, that…
New bill could speed up farm product approvals by leaning on other countries
Bill C-273 would fast-track ag product approvals by recognizing decisions from other countries, aiming to cut…
Nortera to close Lethbridge processing facility amid rising production costs
Nortera is closing its frozen food facility in Lethbridge, Alberta, as part of a broader effort…
Federal government extends tax deferral for livestock producers affected by bovine tuberculosis
The government is proposing to extend the income tax deferral who received compensation for livestock ordered…
Application deadline for 2026 CABEF agriculture scholarships approaching
The Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 agriculture scholarship program, with seven…
New CASA hub aims to boost farm emergency preparedness
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association has launched a new hub aimed to help farmers respond to…
National agricultural soil health strategy in the works
The federal government is partnering with the Soil Conservation Council of Canada to develop a national…
RRC Podcast – S2E12 – Weather, Drought, a Super El Niño, and the world of RTVs
In this RRC podcast, we talk weather, drought, and a super El Niño, plus how Kubota…