Producers bringing cattle into British Columbia from Washington State will now be required to report those movements to the province’s Chief Veterinarian under a new order that took effect Oct. 27, 2026.  Under the order, anyone responsible for cattle moved onto a B.C. premises from Washington State after Sept. 23, 2026, must report the movement…

Producers participating in Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) now have access to a new online portal for managing their policies and account information. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) recently launched LPI Connect, a mobile-friendly platform that allows customers to access their LPI information online through a web browser. Through the portal, producers can: Current LPI online…

Food Banks Canada and Second Harvest are set to receive up to $10 million each through the federal Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream, with the funding intended to help food banks and community organizations provide food to Canadians experiencing food insecurity. The organizations will distribute the funding through application-based programs to eligible food…

Harvest is winding down across Alberta, with producers making good progress despite a growing season that delivered its share of weather-related hurdles. According to Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, major crops are now about 88 per cent harvested across the province. While periods of rain, slow crop development, and, more recently, frost and snow delayed harvest…

Those interested must apply before the Oct. 31 deadline. Applications are being accepted for the 2027 Business Mentorship Network (BMN) offered by Young Agrarians. The program pairs newer farmers with experienced producers for one-on-one mentorship focused on farm business management. Participants receive approximately 30 hours of mentorship over the course of a year and have…