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Crown Land Leases
Saskatchewan changes the way it handles Crown land leases
The Saskatchewan Government wants to ensure agricultural Crown lands remain accessible to producers for agricultural purposes. The Ministry of Agriculture is introducing a new approach for agricultural Crown land leases. Starting Nov. 9, lease opportunities will be offered online through McDougall Auctioneers Ltd. on a...
3h ago
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Shaping the Future of AAFC Science
Engagement on the future of agriculture science in Canada
The federal government has been conducting agricultural research for nearly 140 years. The Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) department is Canada's largest agricultural science organization, with partners and facilities in every province and collaborations across industry, academia, and international networks. To...
3h ago
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Changes to herd management in farmed elk and deer
CFIA updates management of CWD in farmed cervids
The Canadian Food inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating its national chronic wasting disease (CWD) program to improve disease risk management in farmed cervids and better meet the needs of partners and stakeholders. CFIA said it is providing three months' advance notice before implementation of the new program to give ...
Oct 27, 2026
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Comprehensive tax reform
Ag groups call for major tax reform
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has joined a new national tax coalition calling for changes to the tax structure. The Chartered Professional Accounts of Ontario (CPA Ontario) leads the group, which includes chambers of commerce and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Grain Farmers of Ontario is als...
Oct 27, 2026
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Cleanfarms
Leader recognized for work recycling agricultural products
The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) is recognizing the work done by the recently retired Cleanfarms Executive Director. Barry Friesen will be presented with the Rs of Excellence Circular Champion Recognition Award for his career-long commitment to building a more sustainable, circular future in Canadian agriculture....
Oct 26, 2026
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Beef research
Monitoring water sources to protect herd health
For optimum health and productivity, beef cattle need an adequate supply of water daily. In a recent webinar hosted by the Beef Cattle Research Council, industry experts discussed the importance of water quality on Canadian beef cattle operations. Dr. Cheryl Waldner with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine s...
Oct 26, 2026
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Crown Land Leases
Saskatchewan changes the way it handles Crown land leases
The Saskatchewan Government wants to ensure agricultural Crown lands remain accessible to producers for agricultural purposes. The Ministry of Agriculture is introducing a new approach for agricultural Crown land leases. Starting Nov. 9, lease opportunities will be offered online through McDougall Auctioneers Ltd. on a...
3h ago
Read More
Shaping the Future of AAFC Science
Engagement on the future of agriculture science in Canada
The federal government has been conducting agricultural research for nearly 140 years. The Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) department is Canada's largest agricultural science organization, with partners and facilities in every province and collaborations across industry, academia, and international networks. To...
3h ago
Read More
Comprehensive tax reform
Ag groups call for major tax reform
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has joined a new national tax coalition calling for changes to the tax structure. The Chartered Professional Accounts of Ontario (CPA Ontario) leads the group, which includes chambers of commerce and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Grain Farmers of Ontario is als...
Oct 27, 2026
Read More
Cleanfarms
Leader recognized for work recycling agricultural products
The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) is recognizing the work done by the recently retired Cleanfarms Executive Director. Barry Friesen will be presented with the Rs of Excellence Circular Champion Recognition Award for his career-long commitment to building a more sustainable, circular future in Canadian agriculture....
Oct 26, 2026
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Crown Land Leases
Saskatchewan changes the way it handles Crown land leases
The Saskatchewan Government wants to ensure agricultural Crown lands remain accessible to producers for agricultural purposes. The Ministry of Agriculture is introducing a new approach for agricultural Crown land leases. Starting Nov. 9, lease opportunities will be offered online through McDougall Auctioneers Ltd. on a...
3h ago
Read More
Shaping the Future of AAFC Science
Engagement on the future of agriculture science in Canada
The federal government has been conducting agricultural research for nearly 140 years. The Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) department is Canada's largest agricultural science organization, with partners and facilities in every province and collaborations across industry, academia, and international networks. To...
3h ago
Read More
Changes to herd management in farmed elk and deer
CFIA updates management of CWD in farmed cervids
The Canadian Food inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating its national chronic wasting disease (CWD) program to improve disease risk management in farmed cervids and better meet the needs of partners and stakeholders. CFIA said it is providing three months' advance notice before implementation of the new program to give ...
Oct 27, 2026
Read More
Comprehensive tax reform
Ag groups call for major tax reform
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has joined a new national tax coalition calling for changes to the tax structure. The Chartered Professional Accounts of Ontario (CPA Ontario) leads the group, which includes chambers of commerce and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Grain Farmers of Ontario is als...
Oct 27, 2026
Read More
Cleanfarms
Leader recognized for work recycling agricultural products
The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) is recognizing the work done by the recently retired Cleanfarms Executive Director. Barry Friesen will be presented with the Rs of Excellence Circular Champion Recognition Award for his career-long commitment to building a more sustainable, circular future in Canadian agriculture....
Oct 26, 2026
Read More
Beef research
Monitoring water sources to protect herd health
For optimum health and productivity, beef cattle need an adequate supply of water daily. In a recent webinar hosted by the Beef Cattle Research Council, industry experts discussed the importance of water quality on Canadian beef cattle operations. Dr. Cheryl Waldner with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine s...
Oct 26, 2026
Read More