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RDAR is making a $2.2 million investment into Livestock Gentec, a biotechnology company specializing in livestock genetics. With RDAR’s financial backing, Livestock Gentec aims to accelerate genetic progress within the beef industry. The support will fuel research and development efforts towards more accurate and efficient genetic markers. These markers play a crucial role in identifying…

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and PepsiCo have joined forces in a partnership aimed at enhancing sustainability within the agricultural sector. The collaboration focuses on providing additional incentives to producers enrolled in Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Sustainability Incentive Program, specifically those growing oats or canola within their crop rotation. Producers based in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba…

Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) representatives were in Mexico this week to attend the Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas’ (CNOG) annual meeting, as well as a trilateral meeting. Representatives discussed united efforts to continue advocating for an integrated North American market, with a focus on protecting herds from animal diseases and advocating for greater oversight and…

As part of Canadian Innovation Week 2024, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lawrence MacAulay, announced the two grand prize winners of the Novel Technologies Streams for the Food Reduction Challenge: Clean Works Inc., and Genecis Bioindustries Inc. The challenge, launched in November 2020 in partnership with Impact Canada, supports high-impact solutions to food waste…

Altario School, nestled right on the Alberta-Saskatchewan border, is spearheading an initiative to address a critical question: Can an indoor hydroponic system provide consistent, year-round, affordable, and nutrient-rich feed for cattle? The K-12 school, known for its student-led farm and commitment to agricultural education, has received a substantial boost in the form of $199,000 from…

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is introducing the first-ever Kids FarmSafe Week, taking place from May 13 to 19, 2024. This innovative program aims to nurture the future of agriculture by supporting the health and safety of young people who work in the agricultural industry. Farm kids represent the next generation, and according to…

Alberta 4-H participants are getting set for another round of Achievement Days. Achievement Days mark the culmination of a year’s worth of hard work, dedication, and growth within 4-H clubs. These vibrant gatherings serve multiple purposes: There are a number of Achievement Days across the province. Below you’ll find a list of Achievement Days for…