Applications are now open for Lethbridge Polytechnic's Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma, launching in the fall 2026. The foundational sciences program prepares students for advanced professional studies in veterinary medicine while also offering career pathways in the animal sciences field. Over the two-year program, s...

Agricultural land prices in the country continued to climb last year, but the increase was more pronounced in some regions than others. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said Canadian farmland prices rose an average of 9.3 per cent in 2025, on par with the previous year. The biggest bumps were in the Prairie provinces, while g...

Helping livestock producers better manage their risk is the aim of changes being made to the AgriStability program for 2026."This is something that we've been lobbying for for a number of years," Bill Huber, president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, said at a news conference Monday.&q...

Bushel Plus X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves took home some hardware from Canada's Farm Show in Regina, Sask. last week. Bushel Pulse Ltd, a manufacturer of harvest solutions, won the New Technology Innovation Award. The award is presented by the show's Innovator Recognition Program, highlighting technologies that advance a...

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is expanding an existing program to help agribusinesses, farm operators and food processors. FCC president and CEO Justine Hendricks said the conflict in the Middle East heightens concerns about the rising cost of fertilizer costs and energy. "When global tensions rise, producers are ofte...

Siblings with a family farm near Osage are going to represent Saskatchewan at the National Outstanding Young Farmers event this fall. Jordan Lynch and Chansi Bourke are part of the Lynch Farm Partnership in the southeast corner of the province. "We're all super stoked," Jordan said following the announcement...

The task force fighting to save the Lacombe Research and Development Centre, and with it over 100 local jobs, offered an update this week on their efforts to force a review.This story has been covered extensively by rdnewsNOW since news broke in January.--Podcast: Lacombe area mayors confront Ottawa on future of resear...

The Saskatchewan Budget was introduced yesterday, and there will be an increase in agriculture spending. The investment in the agriculture minisitry for 2026-27 is a $660.8 million, which is a jump of $37.4 million over last year. This included $89.4 million to support programs in the agri-food sector, and another $524...

Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) have a new group of dedicated individuals who have been named this year's industry-leading mentors.Canadian Cattle Association President Tyler Fulton said each year the CYL Program selects 16 participants ages 18-35 from across the country and offers industry networking, travel, and ...

A Regina-based agriculture event brings farmers, exhibitors and industry leaders together to kick off the growing season. The event features hands-on learning, a large-scale tradeshow, and opportunities to explore advancements in agriculture. Canada's Farm Show also provides special recognition to individuals making a...