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The University of Alberta invites grain producers in the Canadian Prairies to participate in a research survey collecting data on the adoption of winter wheat and ultra-early seeding of spring wheat. The information collected will be used to determine the challenges and benefits producers experience with the production of winter wheat and ultra-early seeding of spring wheat.

In recognition of the importance of education to the future well-being of rural communities, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) established the RMA Scholarship Program in 1995.

Maps 1, 2 & 3: Rainfall accumulations since the last report (August 9, 2023) have been highly variable across the province, ranging from just over 70 mm across the Forest Protection Areas in the north-central parts of the province, to less than 1 mm across large parts of the North West Region and throughout most of the Southern Region (Map 1).

The Alberta Association of Agricultural Fieldmen (AAAF) has five $1,000 bursaries available to eligible Alberta students studying a post-secondary course in an agricultural or environmental sciences program.

Alberta Health Services has issued the following advisory regarding blue-green algae at Moonshine Lake, as of August 15, 2023

Crop Report, provided by the Government of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, as of July 11, 2023:

Over the last 30 days, parts of the province have received much-needed rains.

Crop Report, provided by the Government of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, as of August 8, 2023:

Precipitation in the past 30 days has been near normal for the majority of the province. 

Council awarded the 2023 Student Bursaries to recipients at the August 8, 2023 Council Meeting.

Over the past 7-days a series of wide spread and reoccurring thunderstorms have brought rain to many parts of the province, including dry areas of the Peace Region and dry lands through parts of the North East.

Agricultural Services will be hosting a Livestock Health and Nutrition Seminar at the Gordondale Hall, on October 11, 2023.