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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Prairie Weather This Week – April 13
Winter doesn't yet want to let go. After a spring-like start to the week, colder weather…
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…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update April 9
The transition to spring weather continues slowly. It may be a bit muddy in prairie fields…
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…
Prairie Weather This Week – April 6
The gradual, freeze-thaw snowmelt pattern anticipated this week is nearly ideal for moisture infiltration into topsoil…
Crop Rotation Research Looks to Boost Prairie Soil Health
Research underway at the University of Alberta is taking a long-term look at how crop rotation…
Voting opens for BASF Growing Home finalists
Voting is now underway for the BASF Growing Home initiative; three Alberta-based organizations have the chance…
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…
RRC Podcast – S2E10 – Alberta’s New Chief Provincial Veterinarian
In this RRC podcast, we talk about the feds decision to allow the temporary use of…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update Apr 2
Snow continues to fall over the western prairies, providing some moisture ahead of seeding. The eastern…
Century old farm faces uncertain future
As Calgary's expansion pushes outwards, a century-old family farm in Indus faces an uncertain future, and…
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…
S2E9 – Brazil Recap, Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month and Prepping for Hay and Forage Season
In this podcast, we talk about what has made Brazil a global export superpower, Canadian Agriculture…
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…
Alberta Ag Service Boards, Fieldmen Set Tone for Year Ahead at Annual Conference
Alberta's agricultural leaders are tackling growing challenges and finding solutions to adapt to the rapid changes…
Prairie Weather this Week – Midweek Update Mar 26
The transition from winter to spring continues very slowly as more light snow reaches the prairies…