What if the first manure load hauled to a field contains significantly different nutrient levels than the last? According to speakers during a recent Manure Manager webinar, that situation is more common than many producers realize. Without proper mixing and sampling, nutrient levels can vary throughout a manure storage, making it difficult to know exactly…
According to the latest Alberta Crop Report, producers across the province made significant harvest progress during the final week of September, taking advantage of warm, dry conditions before scattered rain and frost returned to parts of Alberta. Harvest of major crops now sits at 60 per cent complete, up from 39 per cent the previous…
When feed supplies are tight, every bale and every tonne of silage counts. But after a growing season affected by drought, heat, hail or frost, it’s worth paying attention to more than just yield. Under certain conditions, forage crops can accumulate nitrates. While it’s not a concern every year, elevated nitrate levels can create challenges…
There appeared to be little that could get in the way of the Alberta fed market in the second quarter of 2026. Fed steer prices averaged $343 per cwt, up $49 per cwt from last year. The market softened in July as leverage shifted back to the packer. Recent packing plant news includes the announced…
The federal government has announced changes to Canada’s business tax system that it says will make it easier for companies to invest in equipment, infrastructure and technology, including the agriculture sector. Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Heath MacDonald, highlighted the new Productivity Mega Deduction while visiting Allan Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. in Charlottetown, P.E.I….
The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Young Creators Contest is back for a third year, inviting young Albertans to explore the people, practices, and landscapes behind the province’s beef sector through art, photography, video, podcasts, and more. Over the past two years, the contest has highlighted the talent and unique perspectives of young people from across…
The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $296.50/cwt live, mostly steady with the previous week. Buying interest was noted from all Western Canadian packers. Light trade was reported last week with dressed sales ranging from $492.00–$498.00/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were scheduled for the first half of November delivery. In…
Water management continues to be top of mind for many producers across southern Alberta, and a new investment in irrigation research is intended to provide more information to help support on-farm decisions. Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) announced $500,000 in funding for irrigation research led by Dr. Willemijn Appels at Lethbridge Polytechnic. The funding is…
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) joined agriculture leaders from Canada, the United States and Mexico in Calgary this week for the 35th annual Tri-National Agricultural Accord. ABP Chair Doug Roxburgh, Vice Chair Kent Holowath and Finance Chair Brenda Rosadiuk attended the gathering, which runs from September 28 to October 1. ABP also hosted a hospitality suite…
Canadian cattle producers moving live animals across the U.S. border should check current import requirements following recent New World screwworm detections in Texas and New Mexico. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) lists Texas and New Mexico as affected states. New Mexico was added following a Sept. 17, 2026, detection. The restrictions apply to live…
U.S. grain inventories were mixed heading into the 2026-27 marketing year, according to the latest Grain Stocks report released Sept. 30 by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The report showed higher corn stocks compared to a year ago, while wheat, barley, and soybean inventories were lower. The Sept 1. stocks report measures how…
When people think about native prairie grasslands, they often picture wide-open spaces and grazing cattle. But those grasslands are also home to a surprising amount of wildlife and play an important role in keeping prairie landscapes healthy. During a recent Prairie Conservation Action Plan (PCAP) webinar, Ellie Annett with the Alberta Prairie Conservation Forum discussed…
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