Agricultural News

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.

Saddle Hills County’s Agricultural Services Department is excited to offer a free Agricultural Water Management Webinar, on September 12, 2024, at 7 p.m. 

The Government of Alberta is gathering input about renewable energy development on agricultural land. Complete the survey before August 14, 2024, at midnight, to have your say.

It's that time again! We're heading into harvest, which means large, slow moving farm vehicles will start to appear on our roads. Please slow down, be patient, and drive carefully when following or passing. 

The Government of Alberta is funding a study to receive recommendations on how the province can best support its seven regional agricultural societies.

Alberta’s government is supporting future farmers and ranchers through changes to Agriculture Financial Services Corporation’s Next Generation Loan program. 

All regions continue to report crops in variable conditions as a result of hot and dry conditions through July, with the greatest concern being noted in areas with the lowest soil moisture reserves. 

Since the last report, significant rain has brought meaningful moisture to large areas of the province, including the Northern Boreal Forest and Peace Region.

The Grassland Restoration Forum is hosting a great lineup of events targeted at landholders, grazing livestock managers, rangeland managers, reclamation practitioners, and environmental students. These may be especially useful to those interested in participating in the ALUS program.