Agricultural News

Nominate a Saddle Hills County family for the AAAS Northern Alberta Farm Family Awards. The deadline for applications has been extended to November 11, 2025. 

Farm Credit Canada's (FCC) mid-year farmland values review shows that cultivated farmland values rose by an average of 6% in the first half of 2025.

Recognize the impact of your local agricultural society and apply for an Agricultural Societies Innovation Award. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2025.

Join the Do More Agriculture Foundation for an engaging virtual fireside chat, on November 18, 2025, where men in agriculture come together to share real-life experiences, exchange valuable tips, foster meaningful connections, and support one another.

Saddle Hills County, in collaboration with KMSC Law, MNP, and Farm Credit Canada (FCC), is hosting a Succession Planning Workshop on November 26, 2025, at 11 a.m., at the Fourth Creek Community Hall. 

The Advance Payments Program (APP) interest-free limit has been increased to $500,000 for canola advances, for the 2025 and 2026 program years.

Alberta Grains is seeking producers from each region to serve on the 2026 Board of Directors. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2025.

The United Farmers of Alberta (UFA) is seeking nominations for three Director positions, each for a four-year term. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2025.

Join Farm Credit Canada (FCC) for an exciting, free, full-day event for young farmers, aimed at enhancing your farm management skills, on December 11, 2025, at the Red Deer Resort and Casino.

While scattered showers brought between 3 and 10 mm of precipitation to isolated areas over the past two weeks, overall rainfall remained well below the long-term accumulation for this time of year.