Alberta producers and processors interested in accessing funding through the On-Farm Value-Added Program or Value-Added Program have until Nov. 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. to submit an application. No new applications will be accepted for the remained of the 2026-27 fiscal year after that date. Both programs are funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership…
The Canfax average fed steer and heifer price closed around $296.25/cwt live, steady to a little stronger than the previous week. Leverage continues to favour the packing sector. Last week, dressed sales were reported from $490.75–$497.00/cwt FOB the feedlot. Cattle that traded were scheduled for delivery throughout the month of December. U.S. packer interest was…
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC0 is asking producers and other stakeholders for input as it looks at where federal agricultural research should be focused in the years ahead. The initiative, called Shaping the Future of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Science, will gather feedback from producers, industry groups, researchers, governments and Indigenous partners on challenges facing…
Ticks have long been part of livestock management in Canada, but the risk picture is changing. The Asian longhorned tick has not been found established in Canada. However, Animal Health Canada reported that the parasite most closely associated with it — Theileria orientalis Ikeda — was confirmed in an imported dairy cow in October 2025. It was the first…
New funding aims to bring promising technologies into practical use across Alberta’s agriculture, water and land sectors. Alberta is making up to $60 million available to advance technologies that improve agricultural productivity, conserve water and restore land to productive use. The new Agriculture, Water and Land Challenge, delivered through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), will support…
Producers bringing cattle into British Columbia from Washington State will now be required to report those movements to the province’s Chief Veterinarian under a new order that took effect Oct. 27, 2026. Under the order, anyone responsible for cattle moved onto a B.C. premises from Washington State after Sept. 23, 2026, must report the movement…
Producers participating in Livestock Price Insurance (LPI) now have access to a new online portal for managing their policies and account information. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) recently launched LPI Connect, a mobile-friendly platform that allows customers to access their LPI information online through a web browser. Through the portal, producers can: Current LPI online…
Food Banks Canada and Second Harvest are set to receive up to $10 million each through the federal Local Food Infrastructure Fund: Community Support Stream, with the funding intended to help food banks and community organizations provide food to Canadians experiencing food insecurity. The organizations will distribute the funding through application-based programs to eligible food…
Not all mineral supplements are created equal. Two products may look similar, but differences in nutrient concentrations, recommended feeding rates and ingredients can affect how much nutrition cattle actually receive. A new resource from the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) helps producers make sense of mineral supplement labels and compare products based on their herd’s…
Alberta fed steers and heifers closed the week $1.00/cwt lower than last week. Fed prices have been moving sideways for the last five weeks. Seasonally, Western Canadian fed prices are expected to continue to move sideways through November with a slight pickup in December. Dressed sales were reported from $490.00–$500.00/cwt delivered, steady to $10.00/cwt lower…
Harvest is winding down across Alberta, with producers making good progress despite a growing season that delivered its share of weather-related hurdles. According to Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, major crops are now about 88 per cent harvested across the province. While periods of rain, slow crop development, and, more recently, frost and snow delayed harvest…
Those interested must apply before the Oct. 31 deadline. Applications are being accepted for the 2027 Business Mentorship Network (BMN) offered by Young Agrarians. The program pairs newer farmers with experienced producers for one-on-one mentorship focused on farm business management. Participants receive approximately 30 hours of mentorship over the course of a year and have…
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