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The Waterton Biosphere Region is seeking input from livestock producers who have experienced losses to bears, wolves or cougars between 2021 and 2025. Information collected through the survey will be used to help inform discussions around Alberta’s predator compensation program.  Producers are asked to provide up to five years of data on livestock inventories, overall death losses and predator-related…

Several important Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) and AgriStability deadlines are approaching over the coming weeks. Producers are encouraged to review their coverage and reporting requirements to ensure they remain eligible for program benefits and discounts. June 20 June 25 June 30 Producers with questions about deadlines, reporting requirements or insurance coverage should contact AFSC or…

Funding to improve labour data and workforce planning across Canada’s agriculture sector Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector is set to benefit from new federal funding aimed at strengthening workforce development and improving labour market information across the industry, according to the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC). CAHRC is among 14 sector organizations receiving support through the…

Spring is one of the busiest, and most stressful, times of year for Alberta producers and ranchers. Long hours, unpredictable conditions and mounting financial pressures can take a toll, and accessing mental health support isn’t always easy. As these pressures continue across the sector, more people in agriculture are turning to AgTalk, an anonymous online…

Alberta producers have access to a virtual option for managing animals that cannot be transported, through the province’s Video Ante-Mortem Inspection (VAMI) program. The program allows a government-authorized inspector to conduct an ante-mortem inspection remotely using video, enabling humane on-site slaughter in situations where transport is not possible or would cause additional distress. How the…

Rotational grazing offers more than just dividing pastures into smaller parcels. It can extend the grazing season, reduce winter feeding days, and make better use of forage resources on the farm. For producers, this can mean lower feed costs, improved pasture productivity, and in some cases, additional hay to sell. Rotational grazing is widely adopted…

Producer and rancher input needed for accurate representation of Canadian ag landscape Spring is an exciting and incredibly busy time of year for Alberta producers and ranchers – year-end paperwork, calving, seeding preparation, and this year, the Census of Agriculture will be sent out to operations across Canada. Why participating matters Completing the census is…

Applications for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), delivered in Alberta through the Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), are now open. The OFCAF program provides financial support to producers to accelerate the adoption and implementation of on-farm Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) intended to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting production efficiency, sustainability and resilience on farm…

Laura Buss, who grew up on a cow-calf operation north of Westlock, Alta., has been appointed as the first youth councillor to the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). Buss was selected through a nomination process coordinated with the Canadian Cattle Youth Council and will serve in an ex-officio (non-voting) role on the CRSB Council….

Producers are reminded that the deadline to sign up for Moisture Deficiency Insurance (MDI) is February 28. Moisture Deficiency Insurance is designed to provide coverage when precipitation levels fall below historical averages during the growing season. The program can help offset feed costs and reduce financial risk in dry conditions. Producers who wish to participate…