Agricultural News

Since June 19, 2024, precipitation has been variable, with most of it arriving in the form of thunderstorm activity. Many lands throughout the Peace Region received 10 to 50 mm of moisture, with some parts of the east-central Peace Region receiving well over 50 mm. 

Crop conditions rated good to excellent across the province since last week, increasing 2%, and are currently 2% above the 5-year average.

Your Agricultural Services Board has been hard at work researching and planning the services, programs, and initiatives they hope to offer over the coming years. View their Vision, Mission, and Strategic Priorities for yourself in the ASB 2024-28 Strategic Plan, now available.

Are you interested in conducting an ALUS project on your land? ALUS Expressions of Interest are now open to Saddle Hills County producers. 

Join us for a Wild Boar Seminar at the Fourth Creek Hall, on August 13, 2024. 

The regions for the 2024 Livestock Tax Deferral provision have been announced, including Saddle Hills County. 

Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) is investing $2.2 million in Livestock Gentec to help drive the adoption of tools that will improve the genetic selection of beef cattle and power economic and environmentally positive changes in Alberta's livestock sector.

Rain, wind, sun, dust; six months into 2024, and the Peace Region has already seen it all. How and when should we spray in these tough conditions?

As seeding finishes up across the province, the majority of crops need warm weather. Even though some areas still need more rain, many areas around the province have reported surplus moisture and require consecutive hot days to aid in crop development and health.

Congratulations to the members of the Savanna and East-West Woking 4-H Clubs, who celebrated their achievements recently at shows in Savanna and Spirit River.