Category Archives: Agriculture
Canada's Agriculture Day coming up on February 10
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 individu...
Feb 08, 2026 (Image Credit: CCFI/CCIA Faceboook)
More than 100 wild pigs caught under Wild Boar Program says Alberta government
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! o...
Feb 07, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 36510704 © Mikael Males | Dreamstime.com)
Beef industry groups worried about AAFC research cuts
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 co...
Feb 07, 2026 (Image Credit: Fallsview/Dreamstime)
Harpe to continue as board chair with Alberta Canola
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 ...
Feb 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith)
PCBFA hosting Northern Women in Agriculture conference
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. Th...
Feb 03, 2026 (Image Credit: Peace Country Beef & Forage Association/Facebook)
Recipients announced for the 2025 FCC 4-H Club Fund
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...
Jan 28, 2026 4-H Canada (Image Credit: 4-H Canada)
Teepee Creek 4-H Club named for 2025 FCC grant
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 Lakevie...
Jan 26, 2026 (Image Credit: Lakeview 4-H Multiclub Facebook)
Three farm groups holding AGM at Crossroads Crop Conference
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....
Jan 23, 2026
Canola groups, GGC welcoming announcement on canola tariffs
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 th...
Jan 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Curtis Galbraith)
Saskatchewan's Moe, canola farmers say trade deal with China 'very good news'
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 Pri...
Jan 16, 2026