Ottawa announces initial regions eligible for 2026 livestock tax deferral
Livestock producers forced to sell part of their breeding herds because of drought, flooding, or excess…
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Ag-tech startup looks to make virtual fencing more accessible to ranchers
A Canadian ag-tech startup is developing virtual fencing technology to make rotational grazing more accessible to…
Food Security, Sustainability and Efficiency: Looking at the Bigger Picture in Beef Production
Alltech’s Dr. Vaughn Holder says the world cannot lost focus on food security amid increasing pressure…
RCMP charge Alberta man with cattle rustling
The RCMP Livestock Investigation Unit says an 18-year-old Alberta man has been charged in connection with…
Alberta invests $1.4 million to strengthen rangelands
Alberta's government is investing $1.4 million to support projects that improve the long-term health and sustainability…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update July 9
Severe weather can be expected over the prairies Thursday and Friday, to be replaced by intense…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update June 25
The threat of flooding returns to the prairies, as a strong weather system provides rain to…
Prairie cattle industry seeing shift from theft to fraud-related losses
Livestock theft still occurs on the Prairies, but officials say fraud and weak business arrangements are…
Calgary Stampede says screwworm situation shouldn’t impact programming
The Calgary Stampede says it doesn't anticipate any disruptions to its Western Events programming due to…
Community support drives 4-H show season across rural communities
As 4-H show season begins, members showcase months of work while community support helps shape future…
Canada temporarily bans livestock from Texas after cases of flesh-eating screwworm discovered
The CFIA is temporarily banning livestock from Texas after two confirmed cases of New World screwworm…
RRC Podcast – S2E18 – Showrooms, Mushrooms, and Classrooms
On this RRC podcast, we talk 4-H on Parade, mushroom trade tensions, ag in the classrom,…
Not a Bargaining Chip: Beef Industry Warns Ottawa Over Mercosur Negotiations
Canada’s beef industry is urging the federal government not to include beef market access in a…
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…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Apr 2
Snow continues to fall over the western prairies, providing some moisture ahead of seeding. The eastern…
Livestock pushes Canadian farm cash receipts to $101.4B in 2025
Strong livestock prices helped offset declines in crop receipts and government payments as Canadian farm cash…
CFIA hits the pause button on publication of amendments to traceability regulations
The CFIA says publication of proposed amendments to livestock traceability regulations are being put on hold…
Andrea Brocklebank Named CEO of Canadian Cattle Association
The Canadian Cattle Association has announced Andrea Brocklebank as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Dec 11
Bitterly cold weather continues across most of the prairies Saturday. Warmer weather returns Sunday, especially in…
Health Canada Puts Brakes on Cloned Meat Policy After Pushback
Health Canada presses pause on a proposed food policy update that would have allowed cloned meat…