Agricultural News

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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.

Save the date - Northern Women in Agriculture is back for another year on February 20 and 21, 2025!

The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is offering 4-H Societies in Alberta the chance to earn up to $300 in grant funding through their 4-H Alberta Grassroots Fund.

Compared to the previous week, which saw scattered showers across most the province, especially in the North West, North East and Peace, this week’s light rains focused on the edge of the North West Region and the Peace Region though farmers were still able to significantly progress combining. 

Lets Talk Soil Health! 'RDAR on the Road' will be in Rycroft, AB. on November 7, 2024.