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July 29, 2025
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Multiple counties and MDs across Alberta declare agricultural states of emergency
As of July 29, 2025, multiple counties and municipal districts (MDs) across Alberta have declared agricultural states of emergency due to severe drought — leading to insect pest infestations, and poor crop and pasture conditions.
Counties and MDs that have declared a state of agricultural disaster include:
- MD of Pincher Creek No. 9
- Cypress County
- County of Grande Prairie
- Municipal District of Greenview
- Smoky Lake County
We will continue to update as we receive more information.
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| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Oct-25 | 280 | 438 | -- |
| 17-Nov-25 | 276 | 436 | -- |
| 15-Dec-25 | 278 | 420 | -- |
| 9-Feb-26 | 276 | 414 | -- |
| 9-Mar-26 | 274 | 410 | -- |
| 6-Apr-26 | 274 | 406 | -- |
Last Updated on July 24, 2025
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Kara grew up on a grain farm near Bow Island, Alberta. After attending SAIT and the University of Calgary — where she obtained a degree in communication and media studies, and a diploma in broadcast news — Kara began her professional career working in agricultural communications and agricultural journalism. Kara now farms alongside her family and her husband on the family farm, where they raise a mix of livestock, crops, and barn cats.