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- Agriculture Canada reduces diversity, equity and inclusion fundingby Robert Arnason on September 3, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Agriculture Canada has reduced its expenditures for Gender Based Analysis Plus, but the department hasn’t shared how much it spends on GBA Plus or how much was cut.
- Animal welfare cases often correspond with mental health challengesby Janelle Rudolph on September 3, 2026 at 7:46 pm
Alberta SPCA and University of Alberta research project identified patterns in animal welfare cases that have lead to the development of a framework that will help SPCA officers better identify individuals needing mental health support.
- Unwelcome harvest rain threatens qualityby Sean Pratt on September 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Heavy rains in late-August and early-September may have caused some quality damage to this year’s crop and there’s another big system on the way.
- The Western Producer Livestock Report – September 10, 2026by Western Producer Livestock Report on September 3, 2026 at 5:30 pm
There was no U.S. national live price average for barrows and gilts on Aug. 31. On Aug. 24, it was $70.97.
- AgriStability extended deadline to apply, higher interim payment rate for Saskatchewanby Karen Briere on September 3, 2026 at 5:15 pm
Late participation and higher interim payment rates are among changes announced to the 2026 AgriStability program in Saskatchewan.