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April 22, 2026

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Cargill opens canola processing plant in Regina

Tim Parent April 22, 2026

Cargill says its new canola processing plant in Regina is now open and can process up…

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Breaking the Burnout Cycle: An Alberta Peace Country Rancher’s Path to Resilience

Tim Parent April 21, 2026

Stories of resilience in agriculture often start quietly and build over time. For Lori Kinne, that…

  • Crops
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New bill could speed up farm product approvals by leaning on other countries

Tim Parent April 20, 2026

Bill C-273 would fast-track ag product approvals by recognizing decisions from other countries, aiming to cut…

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Nortera to close Lethbridge processing facility amid rising production costs

Tim Parent April 20, 2026

Nortera is closing its frozen food facility in Lethbridge, Alberta, as part of a broader effort…

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Federal government extends tax deferral for livestock producers affected by bovine tuberculosis

Adeline Aris April 17, 2026

The government is proposing to extend the income tax deferral who received compensation for livestock ordered…

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Application deadline for 2026 CABEF agriculture scholarships approaching

Olivia Taylor April 17, 2026

The Canadian Agri-Business Education Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 agriculture scholarship program, with seven…

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New CASA hub aims to boost farm emergency preparedness

Adeline Aris April 17, 2026

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association has launched a new hub aimed to help farmers respond to…

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National agricultural soil health strategy in the works

Adeline Aris April 17, 2026

The federal government is partnering with the Soil Conservation Council of Canada to develop a national…

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RRC Podcast – S2E12 – Weather, Drought, a Super El Niño, and the world of RTVs

Tim Parent April 16, 2026

In this RRC podcast, we talk weather, drought, and a super El Niño, plus how Kubota…

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University of Calgary researchers target cattle parasites as drug resistance grows

Tim Parent April 14, 2026

Parasitic worms are weakening cattle and costing the industry big money. With drug resistance on the…

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Strychnine use expanded in Saskatchewan in fight against gophers

Tim Parent April 11, 2026

Saskatchewan is expanding access to liquid strychnine for producers dealing with Richardson's ground squirrels, covering more…

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RRC Podcast – S2E11 – Nortera closes its doors in Lethbridge & the agronomy student valedictorian

Tim Parent April 10, 2026

In this RRC podcast, we discuss the Nortera closure in Lethbridge, and speak with the Lethbridge…

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Alberta’s new chief veterinarian targets gaps in rural care

Tim Parent April 9, 2026

Alberta's new Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Hussein Keshwani, is bringing rural insight as he tackles vet shortages…

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Ottawa boosts Advance Payments Program, giving farmers up to $250K interest-free in 2026

Tim Parent April 6, 2026

Farmers will get up to $250K interest-free in 2026 - more than double the usual -…

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Producers welcome emergency approval of strychnine for ground squirrel control

Tim Parent April 6, 2026

Agricultural groups welcome the temporary use of strychnine to deal with gophers but stress it's a…

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Benefits, Challenges as Farmland Values Continue to Rise

Adeline Aris April 4, 2026

Farmland values in Canada rose by 9.3 per cent in 2025, continuing a decades-long trend that…

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Canadian Cattle Association won’t support new federal livestock traceability rules

Tim Parent April 1, 2026

In a statement, the CCA says it does not support moving forward with proposed traceability amendments…

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Feds allow emergency use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan to deal with Richardson Ground Squirrel

Tim Parent March 31, 2026

The federal government has allowed the temporary use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan to help…

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Edmonton chefs embrace farm to plate with every recipe

Adeline Aris March 29, 2026

An Edmonton chef highlights the importance of building relationships with the farmers who supply the ingredients…

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National study targets nitrous oxide in fertilizers

Adeline Aris March 24, 2026

A national research network is examining fertilizer practices, aiming to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from nitrogen…

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  • CAFTA Executive Director Michael Harvey Appointed to Canada–U.S. Economic Advisory Committee
  • Alberta-British Columbia Seed Growers Welcomes Adrienne Herron as General Manager
  • Grain Growers of Canada welcomes Bill C-273 to support innovation and competitiveness in agriculture 
  • Grain Growers of Canada appoints Bruce Burrows as Executive Director
  • Swine Innovation Porc funds research to combat Streptococcus suis infections in piglets
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