February 10, 2026, marks Canada's 10th annual Agriculture Day. Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Health MacDonald has released a statement in recognition of the day and what it means to Canadians. Minister MacDonald says the government sees the hard work producers put in and the essential role they play in ...

Tuesday, February 10, will mark Canada's Agriculture Day.This will also be the 10th anniversary of the day the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity says is a time for "honouring the hardworking individuals who bring food to our tables and the incredible contributions of agriculture to our nation's prosperity, health...

The province says professional trappers caught 108 wild pigs under Alberta's Wild Boar Control Program in 2025.A release from the province says there were 72 reports made through the Squeal on Pigs! online reporting system.On December 1 last year, the province brought in charges meant to control wild pigs.Those include...

Two beef industry groups have joined those raising concerns about proposed cuts at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.The Beef Cattle Research Council and the Canadian Cattle Association say they are concerned about possible closures of three research stations, including the one in Lacombe.A release from the two says the...

Valhalla Centre farmer Andre Harpe will continue as the board chair with Alberta Canola.He was re-elected at the organization's annual general meeting on January 27 in Edmonton.Worsley producer Chris Kamphuis is one of the new members of the board. He will replace Brownvale farmer Christi Friesen, who did not run again...

The Peace Country Beef & Forage Association will host its Northern Women in Agriculture conference Feb. 19 and 20 in Fairview.There will be a half-dozen speakers that will cover various topics. There will also be a trade show, calving clinic and vendor booths.Tickets must be bought ahead of time as they will not be...

Recipients of the 2025 FCC 4-H Club Fund have been announced and several are from central Alberta. "FCC's long-standing partnership with 4-H Canada plays an important role in strengthening local clubs and the volunteers who lead them," said 4-H Canada CEO Christina Franc, in a news release this week. "Th...

Farm Credit Canada says 42 4-H clubs in Alberta have been granted up to $500 each to offset program costs, support club activities, and enhance learning opportunities nationwide.Teepee Creek's Lakeview 4-H Multi Club is a recipient of the 2025 FCC 4-H Club Fund. "FCC's long-standing partnership with 4-H Canada pla...

Three commodity groups will hold their annual general meetings at the CrossRoads Crop Conference set for Jan. 27-28, 2026 in Edmonton. The Alberta Pulse Growers AGM is set for the 27th from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Alberta Canola's AGM is also scheduled for the 27th from 1:50 to 3:20 p.m. People can attend in person or o...

The Chair of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission and the Canadian Canola Growers Association is welcoming the tariff deal with China.Valhalla farmer Andre Harpe says he is "extremely happy with the announcement.""We have been talking to the government since last August, ever since the tariffs were pu...

REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and canola farmers are hailing Canada's new trade deal with China as "very good news" that could restore exports for the major Prairie crop. Moe accompanied Prime Minister Mark Carney to Beijing this week to stri...

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it is pausing the publication of new traceability regulations. It adds that the new rules are not in place and have not been finalized. The CFIA says in a statement that this will be "until the proposed changes are more widely understood and concerns are heard and taken int...

Alberta Beef Producers will soon start its series of producer meetings on Monday in La Crete.It will take place at the Heritage Centre.That will be followed by one in High Prairie on January 14 at the Peavine Inn & Suites and another one in Grande Prairie on January 15 at the Paradise Inn & Conference Centre.Al...

An event called Rural Minds Matter Peer Support Training is set for January 24 and 25.This is online training that organizers say is "designed for rural residents, producers, and those who support farmers."Participants will learn how to run peer groups and share their personal experiencesRegistration and more...

The 27th Peace Country Beef Congress will be held Friday and Saturday (January 9 and 10) at Evergreen Park.Congress president Colby Klassen says around 100 head will be entered in the cattle shows."I think, as a whole, (entries) are up a little bit. The junior side of things is up by quite a bit. and the purebred ...

Officials with Alberta Open Farm Days say records for visitor and sales numbers were set during this year's edition held in August.They say the various host farms attracted a total of 52,783 visitors and that some host farms had record attendance and record on-farm spending.On-farm sales across Alberta came in at $331,...