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…

Alberta producers who have not yet filed their 2025 AgriInvest information have until Sept. 30, 2026, to do so. To participate in the 2025 program year, producers must submit their 2025 AgriInvest form and farm income tax information. While the original deadline was June 30, late applications are still accepted. However, the maximum matchable deposit…

Alberta producers have until Sept. 30 to apply for the current intake of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), delivered in the province by Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR). This intake covers two beneficial management practices: virtual fencing for rotational grazing, and soil testing and mapping for nitrogen management. RDAR says applications will be revied…

More rural and remote Alberta communities are set to gain access to high-speed internet through a new $24.8 million broadband investment. The funding is expected to connect 1,833 households across nine communities over the next several years. The governments of Alberta and Canada are jointly funding two broadband projects serving Buck Lake, Foremost, Grande Cache,…

An Alberta initiative bringing livestock producers and municipal leaders together is leading to stronger local relationships, say organizers. Over the past year, the Intensive Livestock Working Group’s (ILWG) Stock Talks initiative has created opportunities for producers and municipal representatives to discuss the opportunities, challenges and realities of modern livestock production. What began as a public…

Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food sector is seeking a share of Canada’s push to attract new international investment as government and business leaders gather in Toronto this week. The inaugural Canada Investment Summit, taking place September 14 and 15, brings together Canadian leaders and approximately 100 global investors to discuss opportunities in major projects across the…