Agriculture
(Image generated using AI) A renewed five-year strategy is aiming to strengthen collaboration, innovation and the adoption of research across Canada’s beef sector. The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and…
(Image generated using AI) The Government of Canada is investing more than $4 million to support the growth, market development and international competitiveness of the Canadian beef sector. The funding,…
(Image generated using AI) Alberta's government is investing $1.4 million to help protect and improve the province's rangelands, supporting projects that promote sustainable land management, healthy ecosystems and long-term agricultural…
(Image generated using AI) Feed is one of the largest expenses for beef cattle producers, making it essential to understand exactly what nutrients are being provided to a herd. According…
(Image generated using AI) The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) and the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) have welcomed a recent announcement that Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) will fund the…
(Image generated using AI) As temperatures rise across Alberta, agricultural officials are encouraging producers to keep a close eye on dugouts for signs of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria,…
(Image generated using AI) Alberta producers facing delayed spring fieldwork will receive additional flexibility this growing season as Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has announced temporary extensions to recommended seeding…
(Image Source: Beef Cattle Research Council) The Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) is inviting applications for its 2026 Regional Knowledge Mobilization Initiatives Funding Program, offering support for projects that help…
(Image generated using AI) Alberta’s government is continuing its push to grow value-added agriculture by supporting major investments in dairy processing across the province. Through the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit…
Photo courtesy of the United Conservative Party of Alberta / Tara Sawyer MLA Alberta’s crop sector is welcoming a familiar face to the province’s agriculture leadership following a cabinet shuffle…
(Image generated using AI) Alberta’s government has reinstated the emergency use of two per cent liquid strychnine in parts of the province as an additional tool to help producers manage…
(Image sourced from BCRC) Canadian beef producers heading into breeding season are being encouraged to take a closer look at calving distribution and how tightening calving windows could significantly improve…
(Image generated using AI) Every cow-calf producer has either experienced it firsthand or knows someone who has. Breeding season wraps up with no obvious concerns—only for fall pregnancy checks to…
(Image generated using AI) As spring arrives across Alberta’s agricultural landscape, producers are once again faced with a familiar challenge: how to make the most of nutrient application during one…
(Image generated using AI) As grazing season approaches, beef producers are once again faced with a familiar challenge: how to get the most out of their land without compromising its…
(Image generated using AI) The value of Canadian farmland continued its steady rise in 2025, reinforcing the strength of the country’s agricultural sector—even as economic pressures persist. According to the…
(Image Credit: Rene Schindler/ Pixabay) Balancing conservation, cattle and growing water pressures As water challenges continue to grow across Western Canada, a ranching operation in British Columbia is offering lessons…
(AI Generated Image) Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries worldwide—and now it’s making strides in grain assessment. Researchers at the Canadian Grain Commission have evaluated an AI-powered system developed by…
Alberta – A new provincial initiative is aiming to address the growing shortage of veterinarians in rural communities by encouraging students to build their careers outside major urban centres. Funded…
Foreign materials and toxins in feed and pasture can pose serious risks to beef cattle, leading to health complications, reduced performance and economic losses for producers. While Canadian cattle producers…
The Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) has opened its early application window for the 2026 Advance Payments Program, continuing its support for the operating capital needs of Western Canadian crop…
Farm operators across Canada will soon be asked to take part in an important national survey aimed at strengthening the country’s agricultural sector. In May 2026, producers will receive a…
Early spring grazing can help cattle producers reduce feed costs while making better use of pasture resources. By carefully managing stockpiled forage and cool-season grasses, producers can begin grazing earlier…
Canada’s agriculture and food sector is poised for a major financial boost following an announcement from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) that it has convened a coalition of more than 20…
The federal government has announced changes to the AgriStability program that will expand support for livestock producers beginning in 2026. In a February 25 news release, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada…
Farmers and ranchers across Alberta already juggle enough — fluctuating markets, unpredictable weather, regulatory requirements and the daily demands of running an operation. Finding the right government contact or program…
After several years of dry conditions across the province, Alberta’s early 2026 water outlook is showing encouraging signs. New provincial data released Feb. 18 indicates that mountain snowpack levels across…
Export-ready Alberta food and value-added product suppliers have an opportunity to expand their reach into international markets this spring. Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation is inviting expressions of interest from businesses…
Alberta Grains has announced its 2026 executive team and board of directors following the organization’s Annual General Meeting held last week in Edmonton during the CrossRoads Crops Conference. The farmer-directed…
Western Canadian grain organizations are raising alarms after Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) confirmed plans to eliminate 665 staff positions nationwide, part of a broader effort to reduce the department’s…
As national and international news outlets report on renewed trade discussions and agreements between Canada and China, it can be difficult for people in rural communities to determine what—if anything—these…
International initiatives towards agricultural sustainability and emission reductions have attempted to get industry to adopt best management practices regarding fertilizer use. In a nutshell, we have been asked to participate…
by Sebastien Dutrisac, C.C.A., C.A.F. Currently, we are used to a centralized authority which tends to hold most of the decision-making power. It leads to situations where authorities (at the…
Feral pigs, also known as wild boar at large, are invading Alberta and we are sounder-ing the alarm for your help to stop them! Populations of wild boar at large…
‘Live cattle imports from the US to Canada were up in 2020 which is the fourth year-over-year increase in a row,’ states Jason Wood, livestock market analyst with Alberta Agriculture…
How is Alberta’s government supporting Agricultural Societies during this pandemic? Alberta’s government recently announced funding changes and acceleration of the grant process for Agricultural Societies. These societies serve and support…
‘Grain farmers recognize that significant amounts of nutrients are removed from the field each year by the growing crop,’ says Ryan Furtas, market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. ‘Modern…
Wood says hog markets strengthened from July to October but started to decline during November. 'Hog markets were expected to improve above current levels given forecasted global pork demand,' says…
‘Cost and returns benchmarks provide valuable management information for producers,’ explains Manglai, crops economist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. ‘These averages are calculated from the individual producer’s data collected for…
4-H Alberta is pleased to announce that Andy Pittman and Stacy Price will be inducted into the 2020 Alberta 4-H Hall of Fame. The Alberta 4-H Hall of Fame honours…
Alberta Milk is now accepting applications for the New Entrant Assistance Program (NEAP). The program helps qualified new farmers enter the dairy industry in Alberta by offering a quota loan…
The price of canola has risen from $460 per tonne last August to an early 2021 price near $660 per tonne,’ says Neil Blue, provincial crop market analyst with Alberta…
‘I believe that no significant accomplishments are made alone,’ says David Price, one of 3 inductees into the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame. ‘With the wonderful support of my family,…
Canada’s dairy, poultry and egg farmers are joining forces to support local agriculture through their joint Canadian Comfort campaign. The four-week campaign, which launched earlier this month, encourages Canadians to…
In an effort to greater our defences against the rampant spread of clubroot, the County of Two Hills, along with five other municipalities have increased their efforts of detecting Clubroot…
Like most things in 2020, the Farmer Pesticide Certificate Program has undergone some changes,’ says Devon Smiegielski, pesticide certification specialist with Alberta Environment and Parks. ‘The training material and information…
Today, Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Devin Dreeshen announced a 20 per cent reduction in crop insurance premium for Alberta farmers in 2021. Team Alberta – a collaboration between…
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