Agricultural News

The UFA Agricultural Community Foundation has launched a $100,000 Rural Communities Grant Program for projects that enrich education, recreation, and culture for the betterment of rural communities. 

Since June 13, 2024, rain has been highly variable across the province and temperatures have continued to remain below normal, with the Peace Region receiving upwards of 40 mm of moisture. 

Canadian and international organizations can use the Agricultural Processing Industry Directory to connect with agricultural processing businesses and associations in Alberta.

Aphids are one of the most frequently encountered insects on trees, shrubs, and garden plants. These small, sap-sucking insects cause damage to a wide range of trees, impacting their health, growth, and overall productivity. Learn how to identify and eradicate this pest with Tree Expert, Toso Bozic. 

Northwestern Polytechnic is now offering a one-of-a-kind Agricultural Operations Diploma at their Fairview Campus, beginning in November 2024. 

The native spruce beetle is known for its devastating impact on large boreal spruce forests, causing tree mortality rates exceeding 90% in infested areas. Learn how to recognize and eradicate an infestation in your trees with Tree Expert, Toso Bozic. 

Fireblight is a destructive bacterial disease that widely affects plants in the Rosacrae family, such as apples, pears, cherries, raspberries etc. and remains a significant threat to fruit production worldwide.

Do you want to plant trees on your property? Our Tree Seedling Program for residents is in its third year, and orders are now open! 

Recent widespread rains brought moisture across the province, delaying seeding of some low-lying areas; however, it was favourable overall for crop emergence. 

Since May 29, 2024, rainfall has been highly variable across the province, with the Peace Region receiving between 20-40 mm; a great start to the wet season.