Additional Support Announced for Saskatchewan Livestock Producers Amid Drought Crisis
The federal government is extending additional support to eligible livestock producers in Saskatchewan amid ongoing drought…
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The Consequences of Severe Drought for Alberta
An expert at the Simpson Centre for Food and Agriculture Policy says Alberta is in for a…
Rural Roots Canada Founder Launches Agricultural Summit to Foster Collaboration in Brooks Newell Region
The Rural Roots Canada event brought together producers, ag-tourism operators, educators, local government, and non-profits in…
Ag Future: Innovation in Agri-Food #241: Navigating Calf Scours: Essential Tips for Producers During Calving Season | Dr. Shelby Roberts & Brett Steinocker
This podcast delves into the issue of calf scours, offering producers valuable information and practical tips…
Alberta Farm Animal Care Ends Operations After 30 Years
The board of directors of the Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) issued a public notice on…
BCRC: Calm, Cool, and Collected – Prepare for a Smooth and Healthy Calving Season
Cows will be calving around the clock. Careful planning becomes important not only for the calves,…
Canadian Farm Income Hits Record High in 2023, Forecasts Dip for 2024
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has released its farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024, revealing a record-breaking…
Alberta Assembles a Water Advisory Committee to Prepare for Dry Season
Following several consecutive dry years in the province, the Alberta government is preparing for drought by…
BCRC: CALF 911 – How to Manage Colostrum to Allow Newborn Calves to Thrive
Ensuring newborn calves consume colostrum is an important management strategy cow-calf operations can implement to promote…
Drought Livestock Assistance Initiative expanded in Alberta
The 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance Initiative is expanding to 23 new regions and extending the…
ALUS Canada grazing program aims to support farmers
A new grazing program through ALUS Canada is showing promise in delivering support to producers implementing…
Seizing the Opportunity: Cattle and Climate Change
Cows are the How of dealing with climate warming. Elanco CEO Jeff Simmons talks about the…
Government Allocates Millions for Producers Affected by Drought, Wildfires
The Canadian government is allocating $219 million to assist farmers and ranchers grappling with the drought…
AgTech Tuesday: Using Facial Recognition Tech to Protect Livestock
Protocol® is a facial recognition technology for farmers to proactively control who has access to livestock and…
Percentage of Precipitation: What It Means and How to Interpret it
Meteorologist David Spence explains the meaning of the term percentage of precipitation (POP) in weather forecasts…
AgTech Tuesday: From Campfire Coffee to Innovative Livestock Management
OneCup AI uses artificial intelligence to help ranchers monitor their livestock using BETSY - Bovine Expert…
2024 Canadian Beef Industry Conference to be held in Saskatoon
The next Canadian Beef Industry Conference will be held the week of August 19, 2024 in…
Winter Feeding Systems Can Provide Years of Benefits to Cropland
Implementing winter feeding systems on cropland will create efficiencies on operations and, potentially, increase production of…
AgTech Tuesday: Streamlining Herd Management
The Flokk system, which helps with herd management, includes a handheld device designed to be a…
We Are Beef: Calgary set to host Canadian Beef Industry Conference
Hands on-learning, networking, great speakers and world-class entertainment at this year's Canadian Beef Industry Conference.