University of Calgary researchers target cattle parasites as drug resistance grows
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
Saskatchewan is expanding access to liquid strychnine for producers dealing with Richardson's ground squirrels, covering more…
RRC Podcast – S2E11 – Nortera closes its doors in Lethbridge & the agronomy student valedictorian
In this RRC podcast, we discuss the Nortera closure in Lethbridge, and speak with the Lethbridge…
Alberta’s new chief veterinarian targets gaps in rural care
Alberta's new Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Hussein Keshwani, is bringing rural insight as he tackles vet shortages…
Ottawa boosts Advance Payments Program, giving farmers up to $250K interest-free in 2026
Farmers will get up to $250K interest-free in 2026 - more than double the usual -…
Producers welcome emergency approval of strychnine for ground squirrel control
Agricultural groups welcome the temporary use of strychnine to deal with gophers but stress it's a…
Benefits, Challenges as Farmland Values Continue to Rise
Farmland values in Canada rose by 9.3 per cent in 2025, continuing a decades-long trend that…
Canadian Cattle Association won’t support new federal livestock traceability rules
In a statement, the CCA says it does not support moving forward with proposed traceability amendments…
Feds allow emergency use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan to deal with Richardson Ground Squirrel
The federal government has allowed the temporary use of strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan to help…
Edmonton chefs embrace farm to plate with every recipe
An Edmonton chef highlights the importance of building relationships with the farmers who supply the ingredients…
National study targets nitrous oxide in fertilizers
A national research network is examining fertilizer practices, aiming to reduce nitrous oxide emissions from nitrogen…
University of Calgary discovery could curb canola shattering losses
Research from the University of Calgary could help farmers reduce costly canola losses by improving pod…
Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month celebrates 15 years
Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month is celebrating 15 years of working to connect young Canadians with the…
RRC Podcast – S2E8 – In Conversation with CCA CEO Andrea Brocklebank
In this RRC podcast, host Tim Parent chats with CAA CEO Andrea Brocklebank on industry priorities…
Farm employers in B.C. get new HR support toolkit
AgSafe BC has introduced a new Human Resource Toolkit to help agriculture employers in British Columbia…
New Lethbridge Polytechnic program looks to ease veterinary shortage
Lethbridge Polytechnic's Pre-Veterinary Medicine Diploma aims to ease the veterinary vacancy rates in rural Alberta by…
Pilot program aims to lure veterinary students to rural Alberta communities
The goal of the Veterinary Student Recruitment and Retention Pilot Grant Program is to encourage veterinary…
RRC Podcast – S2E7 – Global Agriculture and Kubota Innovation
In this RRC Podcast, Craig Lester previews his Brazil farm tour with the IFAJ, and explores…
Census of Agriculture set for May 2026
Farm operators across Canada will soon be asked to take part in the 2026 Census of…
‘Fluid Situation’: Fertilizer Canada monitoring costs as conflict in Iran rages on
As the conflict in Iran continues, Fertilizer Canada says it's monitoring the evolving situation and its…