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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…

Alberta’s Crop Diversification Centre North (CDC North) is celebrating 75 years of agricultural research, marking a milestone for a facility that has played a role in crop health, disease monitoring, and applied research since the 1950s. Located north of Edmonton, the site began as a tree nursery in 1951 and has expanded over the decades…

Several Alberta regions have been included on the federal government’s initial list of prescribed areas under the Livestock Tax Deferral provision for 2026. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced the list September 1, 2026. It identifies areas affected by drought, excess moisture, or flooding that have created feed shortages for livestock producers. In Alberta, the…