Drought and Dry Conditions

Alberta Beef Producers has developed this page as a source of drought resources for cattle owners in Alberta. On it, you will find:

Includes: Updates from Government (and maps) | Drought Support and Resources | The Latest from ABP Daily | In the News | Looking after You

In January 2024, the Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative expanded to 23 new regions and the application deadline was extended to February 22.

Livestock drought assistance expanding to new regions in Alberta

Shortly thereafter, the Government of Alberta authorized the Drought Command Team to begin negotiations with major water license holders in southern Alberta river basins. The hope is to complete at least one water-sharing agreement for each of the Red Deer River, Box River, and Oldman River basins. The water-sharing agreements will be entered voluntarily and are expected to be completed before March 31.

Alberta Beef Producers continues to work with the Government of Alberta to explore the possibilities of a potential disaster relief framework.

Updates from Government of Alberta

Drought Support

• Temporary Livestock Water Assistance – Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
• Putting poor crops to alternate use – Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
• Livestock Tax Deferral Provision – Government of Canada

• Agriculture Moisture Update – Government of Alberta
• Climate and Atlas Maps – Government of Alberta
• Drought Management Strategies – Beef Cattle Research Council

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The Latest from ABP Daily

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In the News

• Drought Livestock Assistance Initiative expanded in Alberta – Rural Routes (January 25)

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