Category Archives: Agriculture

OTTAWA — A renewed Agri-Risk Initiatives Program announced last week by Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, is expected to encourage partnerships for exploring and developing new risk manage...

TORONTO - Despite being associated with a “health halo,” gluten-free foods marketed to children are often high in sugar and aren’t nutritionally superior to regular products aimed at...

ALBERTA – During a time of uncertainty when it comes to trade wars and tariffs, one business and economic development specialist says it’s never been easier to Canadianize your grocery sho...

CALGARY — The federal government is trying to help diversify the Canadian economy by spending money on the latest research into sustainable beef. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay has pledg...

LETHRBIDGE — Despite some recent rain, Alberta Agriculture says crops need more moisture to maintain growth and achieve desired yields. Crop conditions improved in the South and Central regions ...

LETHBRIDGE — The Alberta Wheat Commission has teamed up with Farming Smarter for an event on Thursday, July 19th that’s simply called “WheatStalk.” The entire day will be devot...

RAYMOND, AB — The Farm Safety Centre in Raymond has received a financial boost for its programs. As part of its “Growing Today, Leading Tomorrow” program Corteva Agriscience, which i...

LETHBRIDGE – As canola fields begin to turn yellow in the region, the Alberta Canola Producers Commission will be hositng Canola Director Kevin Serfas for a Crop Walk on Wednesday, July 11th. Th...

HIGH RIVER, AB — A new initiative called the Livestock Welfare Engagement Project is being undertaken by Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC). AFAC wants individuals and organizations across the sect...

LETHBRIDGE — When we usually hear about meat alternatives, the Canada Food Guide is referring to legumes (beans, lentils), tofu, fish and eggs. However, a new term is causing heartburn for beef,...