Agricultural News

Alberta Beef is hosting a NW Zone Producer Meeting on January 16, 2025, at the Hampton Inn and Suites by Hinton, in Grande Prairie. Join fellow producers for supper and connect on issues in the sector important to you.

This winter, from November 1 - December 11, 2024, approximately 60% of the province has received at least average precipitation accumulations, with the southern Peace Region averaging over 200%. 

Since the last report on October 23, 2024, precipitation has been quite variable, with well over 25 mm recorded across the mountains and foothills, stretching from the US border north, as far as Grande Cache.

Saddle Hills County is gathering feedback from our resident agricultural producers on what Agricultural Outreach and Extension Events they would like to see from us in 2025.

Join Farm Credit Canada for a free, virtual series celebrating women in agriculture. Topics will include thriving in adversity, farm finances, HR, and farm transitions. Hosted by Katelyn Duban of the Rural Woman Podcast.

Changes to Agriculture Financial Services Corporation's (AFSC) Agristability Program will help to reduce paperwork and lower costs for producers. 

The Government of Alberta is reminding Albertans to 'Rat on Rats!' and help to keep the province's famous rat-free designation. 

Alberta Beef Producers’ (ABP) delegate nominations are now open, with two-year positions available in all five zones.

The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) will re-open for applications February 1, 2025, and now is a great time for producers to start thinking about their 2025 projects and planning for success. Given that this is the final year of funding, high interest is anticipated, so applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible once the intake begins.

Favourable weather in August and early September allowed harvest to produce at a record pace and, as of October 22, 2024, harvest was virtually complete in Alberta, at 99% for all crops.