University of Saskatchewan researcher Dr. Bart Lardner has received the 2026 Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. Lardner, a professor in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and chair of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture’s Strategic Research Program in Cow-Calf and Forage Systems, is being recognized for more than 20 years of…

Four major U.S. agricultural and livestock organizations are urging President Donald Trump to reconsider a proposed plan that would allow additional beef imports over a 90-day period. The American Farm Bureau Federation, Livestock Marketing Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and United States Cattlemen’s Association said in a letter released August 25, 2026, that they are…

Alberta farmers dealing with excessive moisture this growing season will have more time to access support through the AgriStability program. The Alberta and federal governments have announced changes for the 2026 program year, including an extension of the enrolment deadline from April 30 to October 1, 2026. The move is intended to help producers assess…

Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) has increased the low yield allowance threshold for the 2025 crop year. This change means that when appraised crop yields fall below a set level, the appraisal can be reduced to zero. Thea djustment allows producers to use crops with low yield potential for livestock feed instead of harvesting them…

In response to severe drought conditions affecting parts of Alberta, the provincial government is rolling out emergency support measures to help livestock producers manage feed shortages and grazing challenges. The Department of Forestry and Parks announced that grazing disposition holders with available capacity can now host cattle from other producers for the remainder of the…

The Government of Alberta is consulting with fuel sellers and purchases on a proposal to shift the provincial fuel tax exemption from marked fuel to clear fuel. The consultation period runs from August 1-31, 2025, and stakeholders can submit their feedback through an online survey. Marked fuel — diesel or gasoline dyed to distinguish it…

Cleanfarms has officially announced the final winners of the 2024-2025 Great Twine Round-Up, a province-wide initiative recognizing Alberta farmers and 4-H clubs for their efforts in collecting and recycling used agricultural baler twine. Over the seven-month campaign, which concluded on May 31, the contest drew entries from participants across Alberta. An estimated 16,500 kilograms of…

Alberta is marking the 75th anniversary of its Rat Control Program, a long-standing initiative aimed at preventing the establishment of rat populations in the province. The program, which began in 1950, was designed to address the risks associated with rats, including property damage and the potential spread of disease. Alberta remains one of the few…