Alberta producers will no longer need Water Act approvals for certain activities involving temporary water bodies and seasonal wetlands on private cropland under changes expected to take effect later this fall. The provincial government announced it will remove approval requirements for specified agricultural activities that affect ephemeral water bodies, as well as temporary and seasonal…

The federal government has announced changes to Canada’s capital cost allowance system that will allow businesses to deduct the full cost of more capital investments in the year they are purchased and put to use. Called the Productivity Mega Deduction, the measure expands the type of assets that qualify for immediate expensing, building on provisions…

A partnership between Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) and the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association (BCCA) is connecting producers with feed, pasture, and livestock facilities when wildfire conditions create challenges for cattle operations. Through BCCA’s Access to Feed program, producers in British Columbia can connect with producers who have available resources, whether that means sourcing feed, finding pasture,…

According to Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation’s latest crop report, 10 per cent of major crops have been harvested, as of September 1, 2026. That’s up six percentage points from the previous week, although harvest remains behind the five-year average of 23 per cent and the 10-year average of 17 per cent. Harvest progress varies across…

What happens to a solar panel when it stops producing power? It’s a question Alberta is looking to answer now, rather than decades down the road. Beginning October 1, 2026, solar panels will no longer be allowed in Alberta landfills. The province is also launching a recycling program aimed at managing the growing number of…

Nine Albertans are among the 16 finalists selected for the 2026-27 Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program. The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) announced the finalists September 1, 2026, following the annual CYL Selections Competition, held August 18, 2026, during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Winnipeg, Man. The competition brought together semi-finalists from across the…