Agricultural News

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Alberta Beef Producers has introduced a new funding stream, the Alberta Verified Beef Production Plus (VBP+) Incentive, providing funding for expenses and equipment that facilitate further adoption of best management practices.

The On-Farm Efficiency Program (OFEP) is now open and accepting applications! The program aims to support producers in achieving environmental benefits by improving the efficient use of agricultural outputs.

Harvest has progressed around the province and is at 8 per cent complete for major crops, up 6 per cent from last week. This is above the 10-year average of 5 per cent and slightly below the 5-year average. 

Since the last report on August 8, 2024, rainfall has been extremely variable. Across the province some areas received over 20 mm of rainfall, while some saw as little as 5 mm. 

The Producer Research and Evaluation Program (PREP) provides funding of up to $20,000 per project, to support producers in completing on-farm research to evaluate emerging technologies, products, and production practices.

'Leaf' a Mark this Tree Check Month and inspect your plants and trees for invasive species.

Aphid populations can quickly increase, impacting your crops, especially when conditions are warm and dry. Learn how to identify and eradicate these pests.

Harvest has officially begun with some areas more than half way done winter and fall cereals. Many pulses are nearing ready or desiccating and other crops are only a few weeks out from maturity. Provincially, all crop harvest is 3 per cent complete, on schedule with the historical average.

Over the past week, a bout of rain brought moisture to many lands in Alberta. With the recent rain, roughly 40% of the province's agricultural lands received at least 20 mm of moisture.