The diversity of horticulture’s research needs is a perennial challenge in terms of funding and when growers can put forward their priorities.
- Alison and Michael Davie, North Paddock Farms, Taber, have won the regional Outstanding Young Farmers competition. Alison is chair, Potato Growers of Alberta.
- Canada’s finance minister François-Philippe Champagne has announced that the 10 per cent tariff takes effect June 19, 2026 and will remain for a maximum of 200 days.
- Bill C-30 aims to modernize the mandate of the Pesticide Regulatory Directorate to include consideration of food security and economic growth
- The federal-provincial program, AgriRecovery, will distribute up to $25 million to livestock and wild blueberry growers, recognizing the impacts of the 2025 drought.