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The crop hail industry increased capacity in 2023 to accommodate another year of high demand, according to the Canadian Crop Hail Association. President Scott McQueen said most companies had coverage ...

The province has announced another $11.2 million to support an expansion to the faculty of veterinary medicine at the University of Calgary.The announcement was made Friday at a groundbreaking for a n...

More disappointment for the agriculture sector as the bill that would amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act is now in jeopardy.Bill C-234 sought to exempt propane and natural gas from carbon ...

The federal government has named its first executive director of Canada's new Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office (IPAAO) in Manila, Philippines.Diedrah Kelly has 20 years of international e...

The Western Canadian Crop Production Show organizers are making some changes in 2024.The next month's trade show will move from a three and a half day format to three days Jan. 9, Jan. 10, and Jan. 11...

Alberta's government is issuing a request for proposal (RFP) to enhance drought modelling and help the province prepare for 2024.The announcement comes after the province had more than a dozen communi...

Three companies were recognized for their innovations that improve animal welfare.The Agribition Animal AgTech Awards were handed out to Farm Simple, OneCup AI, and Smart Paddock.The companies compete...

The Wheat Growers Association has created a new mentorship program designed to encourage young farmers to be informed and involved with agricultural policy.Wheat Growers Treasurer Kaitlyn Kitzan said ...

Alberta RCMP is reminding ranchers about regulations around the movement of livestock.The Livestock Investigations Unit said anyone transporting horses and cattle across the border during the upcoming...

While many in Saskatchewan are pleased about the lack of snow on the ground and mild temperatures, farmers who were already hit with a difficult season because of drought are concerned those condition...