Agricultural News

When the going gets tough, Albertans stick together. That’s why Alberta’s government recently launched the new 'Buy Local' campaign to benefit hard-working Albertans, producers, and businesses.

Are you an aspiring vet, veterinary technician or veterinary student interested in providing care in rural Alberta? Saddle Hills County is proud to offer a Veterinary Education Bursary to eligible students.

Budget 2025 provides $8.5 million for the Rural Utilities Program, including the Rural Electric Program, Rural Gas Program, and Rural Water Program - and the Remote Area Heating Allowance.

As spring advances, Alberta typically enters a wetter phase, beginning in May. The last 30 days has shown variable precipitation levels across the province, trending from near-normal to higher-than-normal for this time of year. 

Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures has brought much needed moisture, benefiting early crop growth. The Peace Region, with scattered rain, saw rapid progress, rising to 61 per cent seeded from 27 per cent last week.

Spring work is here, and while this time of year can sometimes be cold, rainy, or snowy, the risk of agricultural wildfires remains present. Dry vegetation and crop residue is highly flammable, so extra precautions must be taken to prevent fires on the farm. 

Applications are now open for the prestigious Nuffield Canada Scholarship, available to anyone mid-career in agriculture interested in developing global perspectives, expertise, and leadership capacity in Canadian agriculture.

Significant seeding progress occurred over the past week, as warm and dry conditions throughout most of the province limited interruptions. Provincial seeding progress of major crops is reported at 47 per cent, ahead of the 5-year historical average of 26 per cent for this week.

What goals and objectives do you have for your beef cattle herd? Do you want your calves to be heavier at weaning or are you more interested in uniform coat colour so that your calves fit in a certain market? This seven-part online course will walk you through the process of practical record-keeping for action.

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council is offering a Women in Ag Essential Leadership Skills Development Program, aimed to help inspire confidence in new leaders and assist experienced leaders seeking to refine their skills.