RRC Podcast – S2E17 – Mental Health Support for Farmers
In this RRC podcast, we discuss mental health supports for farmers, including a feature interview with…
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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…
Prairie Weather This Week – May 11
Some of the hottest weather of the season so far is on the way for the…
RRC Podcast – S2E15 – The CDC Newell Ag Summit, emergency preparedness, and Pioneer at 100
On this RRC podcast, we discuss the CDC Newell Ag Summit, emergency preparedness, and take a…
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…
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…
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…
Monette Farms Ltd. files for creditor protection
Monette Farms Ltd., one of the largest farming operations in North America, has filed for creditor…
Prairie Weather This Week – Apr 27
The southern prairies may finally go an entire spring week without snow! Warmer and drier weather…
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…
Prairie Weather this Week – Midweek Update Apr 23
Blizzard conditions in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Alberta will also get some snow over the next few…