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The Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) is offering livestock grazing opportunities on select Conservation Sites to mimic natural disturbances and encourage robust forage growth. These opportunities are available to producers through a tendering process. Key details include: This initiative provides an opportunity for producers to contribute to conservation efforts while benefiting from healthy forage growth. For…

Constructing without a permit is a serious offence The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) continues to see increased cases of unauthorized construction of pens, barns, catch basins, and earthen manure storage facilities at a number of confined feeding operations (CFOs). The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) prohibits construction of a CFO, a manure storage facility,…

February 10th marks World Pulses Day, a global event designed by the United Nations to highlight the importance of pulses like chickpeas, dry beans, lentils, dry peas, and lupins. Since its proclamation in 2019, this day has recognized the vital role pulses play in achieving the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Pulse crops…

As of February 3, 2025, the United States has decided to pause the implementation of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods for the next 30 days. This decision has the eyes and ears of many in the beef and cattle industry who were bracing for the potential disruptions. The integration of the North American…

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and National Cattle Feeders’ Association (NCFA) are extremely disappointed that 25 per cent tariffs will be implemented on Tuesday, February 4 on all products imported into the United States from Canada. We will continue working together with the Government of Canada and partners on both sides of the border to…

On January 29, 2025, the 41st induction ceremony of the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame was held at the Reynolds Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame was created in 1951 to recognize outstanding contributions in shaping the progress and prosperity of Alberta agriculture. Since 1951, 144 men and women have been…

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…

Recent updates to the AgriInvest program have introduced new requirements for certain farming operations. If you’re farm’s average Allowable Net Sales (ANS) over the past three years is $1 million or more, you’ll need to complete an eligible agri-environmental risk assessment to continue participating in the program. While this change may seem challenging, it also…

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,”…