Agricultural News

The FCC AgriSpirit Fund is open for applications until July 30, 2025, providing money for capital projects to enrich lives in rural communities. 

Precipitation accumulation to date for the 2025 growing season has varied across Alberta, while provincial ratings for the conditions of all crops remains stable, with 61 per cent of all crops rated as good to excellent.

Since May 18, 2025, precipitation varied significantly across regions. Most areas of the province received more rainfall during this 30-day period than in the previous one, delivering much-needed moisture to many.

Do you want to plant trees on your property? Our Tree Seedling Program for residents is in its fourth year, and orders are now open! 

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering a free, online course, focused on managing your farm finances, to assist producers in building knowledge and learning on their own time.

Check out the upcoming AFSC deadlines and don't forget to pay crop insurance premiums before June 25, for an early payment discount!

Saddle Hills County is excited to welcome Agra Risk Solutions for an Agricultural Marketing Presentation, for both livestock and crop producers, at the Fourth Creek Hall, on August 6, 2025, at 5 p.m. 

The rapid completion of seeding operations has been followed by a similarly rapid emergence of the 2025 crop, with the emergence of major crops having reached 95 per cent, significantly ahead of the 5-year average.

Saddle Hills County is excited to welcome Megan Evans, Executive Director of the Alberta Invasive Species Council for ‘The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: Plant Identification’, an engaging presentation on invasive species and how to identify them. 

Wildfire season is here, and knowing the risks on your farm, as well as having tools for fire prevention and damage reduction, is key to minimize damage to your farm!