Prairie Weather This Week – August 2
Somewhat cooler weather returns to most of the prairies. Wet weather continues in the north, and…
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Canadian agriculture mourns the sudden passing of Senator Todd Lewis
Canada's agriculture sector is mourning the sudden passing of Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis,"a towering figure for…
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 brings in more good dogs to sniff out invasive mussels, protect irrigation
Alberta has added two more good dogs to sniff out bad mussels, part of the province's…
Prairie Weather This Week – Midweek Update – July 30
Saturday's hot - Sunday's not. At least for many of us. The weather takes a sharp…
Planning ahead can make all the difference during farm emergencies
From equipment fires and severe storms to power outages and severe injuries, emergency preparedness is just…
Olds College Research Aims to Help Farmers Get More from Precision Ag
The SmartAg Applied Research team has partnered with Alberta Grains on the On-Farm Precision Experimentation (OFPE)…
Prairie Weather This Week – July 27
Heavy rain for the north, hot weather in the south. Two sets of extremes split the…
FCC offering financial relief to producers hit by flooding and delayed field work
FCC is telling producers across the prairies that financial support is available as flooding and persistent…
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…
Hail Report: Crop insurers “working seven days a week” as storms continue to damage crops
Crop insurers are working around the clock to work through claims as storms continue to batter…
Three Alberta municipalities declare agricultural disasters amid heavy rain, flooding, and heat
Three Alberta municipalities have declared agricultural disasters after excess precipitation, flooding and extreme heat damaged crops.
Prairie Weather This Week – midweek update July 23
Hot weather continues through the weekend in the southern prairies, with a few lingering storms in…
Collaboration Takes Centre Stage at First Ever CDC Newell Ag Summit
Over 120 producers, researchers and industry leaders gathered to explore the opportunities driving the next chapter…
Prairie Weather This Week – July 20
Some of the hottest weather of the summer is on the way for the prairies. While…
Agriculture ministers set priorities for Canada’s next policy framework
Canada's agriculture ministers concluded their annual meeting, endorsing a shared vision for Canada's next agricultural policy…
BC Agriculture Council looks to protect the future of farming with new farmland trust
The BCAC is establishing a provincial Farmland Trust designed to protect agricultural land, support farm succession…
Highly invasive Prussian carp found in stormwater pond in Calgary
An invasive and difficult to remove fish species, Prussian carp, has been found in a stormwater…
Federal, Saskatchewan governments move to preserve agricultural research at two closing farms
The federal and Saskatchewan governments have signed an MOU to explore a new operating model for…
Canadians back protecting food sovereignty and supply management as CUSMA talks continue: survey
Survey finds Canadians overwhelmingly believe the country should maintain control over its food supply, and want…