Cleanfarms and the Alberta Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) are publishing a series of information articles for Alberta farmers to develop a shared understanding of the importance of used agricultural plastics resource management. Every farmer in Alberta who uses tools such as plastic grain bags, agricultural baler twine and bale wrap faces the same obstacles…
Updated September 2, 2021 to reflect a change in one of the panelists, and new details on how to watch the debate. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is once again hosting a National Ag Leaders Debate, this time in the run up to Canada’s 43 federal election. Event Details: The debate will take place…
Each year, the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) solicits nominations for the Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation. The award recognizes scientists that are actively involved in the beef cattle industry, performing research that is aligned with industry priorities, engaging with industry and producers to determine their most pressing needs, and that…
By Dr. Silke Nebel, Vice-President – Science and Conservation, Birds Canada Climate change and loss of biodiversity and are two challenges threatening the future of humanity. They are referred as “twin crises” because the factors driving them – and the potential solutions – are tightly linked. Trying to address one without addressing the other may…
The Government of Canada is looking for support in delivering the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. The Fund will provide $200 million (2021-2024) towards the adoption of beneficial management practices to store carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions directly on farms. Support will go specifically to nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing practices, though other…
Over the past three weeks fed cattle prices have rallied $4/cwt moving back over $154/cwt. Light trade developed last week with the bulk of sales reported at $260/cwt delivered, and cattle were being scheduled for the second half of September delivery. For the week ending August 21st Western Canadian fed slaughter totaled just over 49,000…
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is working closely with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC), and the Governments of Alberta and Canada, as they develop a process for drought relief funding, as part of the AgriRecovery response for the province. We expect to see applications open in September, and will share the details as soon as we…
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series of monthly columns by Melissa Downing, Alberta’s Provincial Coordinator with VBP+. Find previous articles on ABP Daily. This time of year, many of us are gearing up to ship our calves, yearlings, or cull cattle off the farm. Given the current pasture and feed situation in most…
As federal campaigning ramps up, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) is offering political parties some considerations for the cattle industry. CCA’s Federal Election 2021 Beef Cattle Priorities outlines facts about the beef sector; suggested priorities for platform documents and potential governing mandate letters; the industry’s role through COVID-19; specific action recommendations; and background on the…
If you have 10 minutes and an interest in offering your thoughts on agriculture research in Alberta, stick around. In October and November, the Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) is developing its strategic framework, which will help guide future investments, activities and efforts. “Our vision is to see Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors reach their…
The Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag) is offering mental health professionals a chance to learn about the unique challenges facing people in agriculture. According to Healthy Minds Healthy Farms, a 2020 study led by Farm Management Canada (FMC), farmers are more likely to participate in support programs offered by providers familiar with agriculture,…
Canfax fed steer and heifer prices closed the week around $153.25/cwt, $2.50/cwt higher than the previous week. Last week dressed sales were reported from $252.50-259.50 FOB lot. Cattle that traded last week were being booked anywhere from immediate to early October delivery. Alberta cash to futures basis weakened going from -$2.68 to -$4.25 last week. …