OTTAWA - The Canadian government has announced support for the country's agriculture sector as it deals with tariffs imposed by China. The federal agriculture department says in a news release that the current payment cap under AgriStability, a program that works similarly to crop insurance, will double to $6 million f...

The Government of Alberta has proposed updates to the Agricultural Operations Practices Act, intended to help reduce waste, allow farmers to supplement fertilizer with organic materials and help attract job-creating investment. This act and its regulations provide the rules and standards for all agricultural operations...

This year, March 16-22 marks Agricultural Safety Week in Canada, an annual national event aimed at highlighting the importance of farm safety. "Canadian Agricultural Safety Week is a good time to remind those working on farms and ranches about the importance of farm health and safety measures to keep operations sa...

Four young southern Albertans are getting some help on their way to their bright careers in agriculture.The Rotary Club of Lethbridge East has announced the winners of its Agricultural Scholarships, given out annually to the region's top students who are pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture.Damon BectellB...

A multi-million dollar grant will help an agri-food processor in Lethbridge to continue to innovate in plant-based protein markets.Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) has announced $2.3 million in funding for PIP Lethbridge Inc. PIP opened in the city in 2022 and both produces and researches yellow pea-based pro...

Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers says they will continue with a Team Canada approach in dealing with US tariffs. The ministers met in Ottawa on Thursday as part of what a release from the federal agriculture department calls "ongoing discussions related to the impacts and potential respons...

Local projects will aim to improve agriculture in a variety of different ways.Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), part of the federal government, has announced over $1.8 million for four non-profit organizations to support Alberta's value-added agriculture industry.Terry Duguid, Minister for PrairiesCan...

With spring on the horizon, the City of Lethbridge has resumed weekly reporting of water levels in the area's reservoirs.As of Friday, February 28, 2025, the City says two of three local reservoirs are more full than they were at this time last year, but are still below historic averages:Oldman ReservoirCurrent storage...

Among the 300+ vendors at Ag Expo in Lethbridge are several that are pushing the boundaries of technology.The event, running February 26-28, 2025 at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre, brings together farmers, equipment manufacturers, salespeople, marketers, researchers and much more.LNN spoke with a few of the vendors...

The Government of Alberta says its tax-friendly business environment is encouraging businesses to grow.The Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit was launched in spring 2023, which provides a 12 per cent tax credit when companies invest at least $10 million in a project to build or expand a value-added agri-processing f...

The largest farm technology show in southern Alberta is now underway.Ag Expo kicked off Wednesday morning at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre in Lethbridge, running daily until Friday.READ MORE: Innovations & big machines on display at Lethbridge Ag ExpoPaul Kingsmith, Director of Community Engagement for Lethbri...

Results Driver Agriculture Research, Alberta Beef Producers and the Beef Cattle Research Council say that $6 million will go into beef research projects in Alberta. Nine projects will get funding. The list includes $2.1 million to expand disease surveillance work done in feedlots, $1.1 million to study how trace minera...

A recent push to buy domestic products has one website in the spotlight.Marnie Scott is the President of CanadianCoolFoods.com, a non-profit, non-commercial listing of Canadian foods.She started the website nearly a decade ago when doing economic development work for the Government of Canada, realizing that there did n...

The Government of Alberta says several initiatives are underway to improve the region's irrigation systems.The 2024 provincial budget included $19 million in funding for the Irrigation Rehabilitation Program, which helps irrigation districts to modernize infrastructure.The goal is to allow water to efficiently and reli...

Anybody who is looking to avoid supporting American companies in the wake of U.S. tariffs can easily find local alternatives.MadeInAlberta.co launched in 2023 as the Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA) and the provincial government sought to promote local items.It features hundreds of foods and beverages includi...

A Lethbridge man is looking back on decades of hard work as he is inducted into the province's Agriculture Hall of Fame. Blair Roth was celebrated at the induction ceremony on Wednesday, January 29 at the Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin. He says it was "surprising and humbling" to receive such an honour, and th...

Organizers with Alberta Open Farm Days say attendance broke a record in 2024. They say Open Farm Days attracted 52,000 visitors in 2024 compared to 36,000 in 2023. "We were very excited about Alberta Open Farm Days 2024. We saw a notable increase in the number of participating farms, with more than 150 farms openi...

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition will continue its commitment to improving wheat varieties.CWRC is committing $11.8 million over the next five years to a core breeding agreement (CBA) with the University of Saskatchewan's Crop Development Centre (CDC) which extends the CBA that concluded at the end of 2024.CWRC ch...

A person from Lethbridge is being honoured for his contributions to the world of agriculture.Blair Roth is one of three inductees into the 2024 class of the Agriculture Hall of Fame. It is described as the Department of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation's oldest and most prestigious award.Roth was born and raised near...

As the demand for water continues to increase in the region, officials want to get a better idea of where our groundwater is.The Government of Alberta has announced $3.8 million in funding for the Alberta Geological Survey. They will complete a three-year study mapping the quality, quantity and locations of groundwater...

A local veterinarian is being celebrated for his efforts.The Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners (WCABP) and Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Canada Inc. have named Dr. Steve Hendrick the winner of the 2025 Veterinarian of the Year Award.WCABP President Dr. Anne Rogers says Hendrick has made signific...

AFSC says in a news release posted to its website that Alberta farmers can expect an increase in crop insurance premiums for this year. The company says, quote, "loss experience from previous dry years continues to drive premium increases." CEO Darryl Kay says in that same release that there were what he call...

As Donald Trump's inauguration looms, Canada's agriculture industry is waiting with bated breath to see whether the sweeping tariffs he's threatened will come to pass. If they do, producers would have to plug the gaps left by restricted access to the country's largest trading partner and consumers could be left paying ...

Food prices in Canada are likely to increase by three to five per cent next year, according to a newly released report, but wild cards like climate change and Donald Trump could have unforeseen impacts.That's the conclusion of the 15th annual food price report released Thursday by a partnership that includes researcher...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A series of research projects will look into ways of improving agricultural practices in southern Alberta. The University of Lethbridge (U of L) is providing $50,000 per year over four years to support five researchers at the institution. Vice President of Research Dr. Dena McMartin says the results of...

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Government is reviewing legislation impacting water use and people in southern Alberta can voice their opinions.In recent years, population and economic growth, water variability, and droughts have been challenging the water management system.The province hopes to create and update policies...

Member companies of the Canadian Crop Hail Insurance Association (CCHA) paid out $230 million to Western Canadian grain farmers.With coverage in place, damaging storms resulted in nearly 11,000 claims this year.CCHA president Scott McQueen said with strong crop pricing to start the year and high input costs, producers ...

The heat has been turned up on two Canadian frozen-potato giants who have been named in separate price-fixing lawsuits south of the border.McCain Foods Ltd. and Cavendish Farms are among those accused of being part of a "potato cartel," conspiring with other large processors by sharing pricing data in an effo...