Agricultural News

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.

Typically, April is the time of transition from winter to spring, as there is a shift towards wetter conditions in Alberta.

Although there are notable regional differences in precipitation, between March 25 and April 30, a significant portion of the province received more than 15 mm of precipitation

Due to the pressures and uncertainties currently facing the agricultural sector, the AgriStability program deadline for 2025 has been extended from April 30 to July 1, 2025.

Check out the upcoming AFSC Deadlines and don't forget to file your Annual Crop Insurance documents before the April 30 deadline. 

Join PCBFA on Saturday, June 21, 2025, starting at 9 a.m., for an informative and engaging female-focused event.