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As stewards of the land, producers play a crucial role in maintaining the health and sustainability of our watersheds. The Land Stewardship Centre’s Watershed Stewardship Grant (WSG) offers a unique opportunity for producers to enhance their environmental practices and contribute to the long-term vitality of our natural resources. Why apply? To apply for the Watershed…

The Bank of Canada has announced a reduction of 25 basis points to its key interest rates, to 3 per cent. This move is a part of a broader plan to normalize the Bank’s balance sheet and end quantitative tightening. Asset purchases will restart in early March, gradually stabilizing and modestly growing the balance sheet…

The Canadian Beef Advisors are excited to unveil the 2025-30 National Beef Strategy, which aims to enhance profitability, growth, and the global reputation of Canadian beef as a high-quality product. “The National Beef Strategy is about the future. We want people to know that the beef industry is preparing the way for the next generation,”…

As the Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA) celebrate nearly 50 years of service, they continue to provide essential loans to livestock producers in their communities. From January 30th to February 1st, the 45 local Feeder Associations will gather in Red Deer to discuss business and future planning. “By partnering in livestock financing, our associations have…

Over 130,000 Canadian farmers and ranchers, represented by the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), and Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), are urging the Government of Canada to reverse its decision on the proposed capital gains inclusion rate legislation. Despite the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance introducing a Notice of…

The Government of Alberta has made some updates to the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program, aiming to reduce red tape and streamline the application process for registered partnerships. As of December 10, 2024, registered partnerships can now apply using a single application when investing at least $10 million to build or expand a value-added agricultural…

The Government of Alberta has introduced new regulations aimed at ensuring responsible renewable energy development. These measures are designed to protect Alberta’s iconic landscapes, agricultural lands, and the environment for future generations. Over the past decade, Alberta’s renewable energy sector has seen rapid growth. However, the regulations governing this development have not kept pace, leading…

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), representing 60,000 beef producers across the country, is excited about the newly announced trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia. This development came during the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia, where Canada’s Minister of International Trade signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a bilateral dialogue on sanitary and…

Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) Program has named two operations as its national winners. Congratulations to Lorin and Daniel Doerksen of Gemstone Cattle Company (Gem, Alberta), and Alison Blouin and Simon Plante of Polyculture Plante 1987 Inc (Saint-Pétronille, Quebec). The OYF program, celebrating its 44th year, recognizes farmers aged 18-39 who exemplify excellence in their…