Category Archives: Agriculture

Several charities in Canada are getting some extra funding thanks to the Brandt Group of Companies.The manufacturing and distribution company, which supports multiple sectors including agriculture, is...

LETHBRIDGE, AB. - Producers in the St. Mary River Irrigation District are being advised that they may not receive their full allocation of water per acre for the 2024 irrigation season.In a letter to ...

EDMONTON, AB - The mountain pine beetle population is dwindling in Alberta.That's according to the provincial government, who said Alberta's mountain pine beetle control program is proving to be succe...

EDMONTON, AB - Pulp mill waste heading for a landfill could have a second life as an organic fertilizer.A University of Alberta research project suggested waste could help reduce the environmental imp...

MELFORT, SK - Canada's National Farm Leadership Program is now accepting applications.It's been designed for farmers, farm owners, managers and employees, agriculture industry managers, families, orga...

MELFORT, SK - Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has created a new tool for producers to start the process of planning for the future of their operation. The Farm Transition - Will and Estate Pre-Planning Tool ...

CALGARY, AB - Dairy farmers in Alberta are raising funds to support children this holiday season.Throughout the month of December, community members are encouraged to help Alberta Milk support the Alb...

OTTAWA, ON - The federal government has announced the first Executive Director of a new international office.Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay has named Diedrah Kelly as Executiv...

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 commun...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The AgKnow Alberta Farm Mental Health Network is giving farm families improved access to mental health services.The Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta is receiving...