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Alta. Beekeepers Commission say 2021 was challenging
Posted on 16 September 2021Due to the summer's high temperatures and drought, this year has been one of the hardest for Alberta's beekeepers.While far from the disaster that was… Read More »
2021 Young Ranchman’s All Breeds Livestock Show in Swift Current back
Posted on 15 September 2021The 2021 Young Ranchman's All Breeds Livestock Show was held at Kinetic Park in Swift Current, Sept. 5.The show did not take place last year… Read More »
Beef producers are taking ‘wait and see’ approach with AgriRecovery program
Posted on 8 September 2021In response to growing need for support across the country, the governments of Alberta and Canada have announced a joint AgriRecovery program to provide assistance… Read More »
Sask. cattle prices were good for the weekend ending Sept. 3
Posted on 7 September 2021Please find attached the latest Cattle Market Update for the week ending September 3. Highlights for the week include the following:· Feeder steer prices were mainly… Read More »
Acharya receives 2021 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation
Posted on 7 September 2021An innovative and industry-engaged forage breeder has been granted the 2021 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. Dr. Surya Acharya received this award today at… Read More »
Cattle markets were good last week in Sask.
Posted on 30 August 2021Please find attached the Cattle Market Update for the week ending August 27, 2021. Highlights for the week include:· Feeder steer prices were mainly higher… Read More »
Farming Smarter series addressing soil erosion in Alberta farmlands
Posted on 24 August 2021Farming Smarter is in the process of engaging in a "Soil Conversation" with farmers province-wide about the negative impacts of soil erosion.The Soil Conversation Series… Read More »
Municipal District of Taber declares state of agricultural disaster
Posted on 11 August 2021In response to widespread drought conditions, Council has carried a motion to declare the Municipal District of Taber (MDT) a local state of agricultural disaster… Read More »
Alberta Open Farm Days will be busy for southern operations
Posted on 11 August 2021Farms all across Alberta are preparing to open their doors for Alberta Open Farm Days, which are taking place August 14th and 15th.While in many… Read More »
Weed management teams work to keep Cypress County free of prohibited weeds
Posted on 28 July 2021Routine weed management is again underway in Cypress County.The digging and spraying of regulated and noxious weeds has begun in Suffield, Dunmore and Seven Persons,… Read More »