Agriculture

Federal government to plant two billion trees over 10 years, reducing carbon pollution

OTTAWA, ON - The federal government has announced its plan to plant two billion trees.The $3.16 billion investment will see the two billion trees planted across Canada over 10 years. The government sa...

Dec 14, 2020

$2-million in damages estimated in farm shed fire near Taber

TABER, AB - A farm famous for its Taber corn has lost a significant supply of another product.At approximately midnight on Saturday, December 12 / Sunday, December 13, a large shed at Johnson Fresh Fa...

Dec 14, 2020

U.S. issues challenge to Canada’s dairy quotas in first test of new trade agreement

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States is formally accusing Canada of unfairly limiting the ability of American dairy producers to sell their products north of the border. Robert Lighthizer, President D...

Dec 10, 2020

Vote deadline is Friday for Alberta Beef Producers

LETHBRIDGE. AB. -- Alberta Beef Producers' (ABP) meetings have concluded and General Manager Brad Dubeau, is reminding producers that a recording of the Town Hall meeting is available by going to the ...

Dec 09, 2020

Silver lining in Alberta Sugar Beet Growers Farm Sustainability Assessment

TABER, AB. -- Alberta Sugar Beet Growers (ASBG) have used the Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) over the past two years to assess growers on-farm performance for sustainability. The actions have le...

Dec 08, 2020

Canadian Food Inspection Agency working to stem "food fraud"

OTTAWA, Ont. -- It's become an increasing concern for consumers and agriculture producers alike - Food fraud! Consumers want to know the products they buy are genuine and producers are concerned about...

Dec 07, 2020

Federal scientists predict Prairie climate as drier, grassier and fiery

Federal scientists are predicting a hot, dry and fiery future for the Prairies.In a report released today, Natural Resources Canada says the prairie region is warming at the fastest rate of any area i...

Dec 07, 2020

Farm groups hoping AgriStability changes are implemented

GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB. - Farm groups are welcoming possible changes to AgriStability.Federal agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau told her provincial and territorial counterparts during their meeting...

Dec 04, 2020

Local Punjabi community holds drive-by rally in support of farming protests in India

LETHBRIDGE, AB - If you noticed a string of cars decked out with flags and signs driving along Mayor Magrath Drive Friday morning, there's an explanation for that.Members of the local Punjabi communit...

Dec 04, 2020

Canadian Pork markets made gains, before COVID arrived

EDMONTON, AB. -- Many agricultural markets have seen a positive return this year, in spite of COVID. One of those markets is pork. Substantial gains were made in exports, particularly to China and Vie...

Dec 02, 2020