Agricultural News

Wheat Streak Mosaic (WSM) is a disease caused by the Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus (WSMV). The virus is vectored by the movement and feeding of the wheat curl mite (Aceria tosichella).

During the period from June 13 to June 20, 2023 (covered in the last report) large parts of the province from Calgary to Grande Prairie received much needed rain.

Crop Report, provided by the Government of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, as of June 20, 2023:

'Precipitation ranging from 0 to more than 175 mm across the province has substantially improved surface soil moisture conditions in most regions.

Since June 13, significant rains have fallen across a wide area of the province, from roughly Calgary in the south, extending as far north as the Southern portions of the Peace Region (Map 1). 

Much needed rainfall has been experienced across Alberta, including some Northern parts of the province, in the past week.

Crop Report, provided by the Government of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, as of June 13, 2023:

' A provincial state of emergency was declared on May 6 due to the number of wildfires in the province, and ended on June 3. The wildfire situation in the northern areas of the province remains serious.

Credit Unions of Alberta has announced a new 'Women in Ag' Grant Program, offering two $10,000 grants to Alberta-based women who are currently working, or planning to work in, the agriculture industry to put towards their ag business' financial future.

The below radar image, as of 12:24 p.m. on June 14, 2023, shows rains sweeping northward through Red Deer.

On June 20, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., the Alberta Forage Industry Network (AFIN) is hosting a zoom webinar event to talk about managing your mental health during drought conditions.

Southern Alberta has seen some welcome rain over the past few days.