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: We will continue to update as we receive…

The Intensive Livestock Working Group (ILWG) is seeking producers from across Alberta to take part in “Stock Talks” — a grassroots initiative to strengthen relationships between local municipalities and the livestock sector. As part of ILWG’s Public Trust Project, Stock Talks aims to introduce local food producers to municipal officials and foster open, constructive dialogue…

Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) to support the development of Root, a generative AI assistant designed to provide agricultural information and guidance to Canadian producers. Root is a free tool developed by FCC to help users access agricultural knowledge and support. The…

Producers in Alberta are being urged to take note of several fast-approaching deadlines related to AgriStability and Hail Insurance programs administered by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC). These programs are vital tools for managing risk and protecting farm income. AgriStability The AgriStability program, which provides income support when producers experience large margin declines, has two…

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) joined other national agricultural organizations to write an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney outlining the opportunities of Canadian agriculture as an economic growth sector. Tyler Fulton, President of the CCA, says they are proud to join with other national agricultural organizations in calling on the Government of Canada…

Canada’s agriculture ministers have agreed to a significant upgrade to the AgriStability program, aimed at helping farmers better manage the growing risks tied to climate challenges and global trade uncertainty. During a virtual meeting last week, federal, provincial, and territorial ministers committed to a one-year enhancement of the program for 2025. The compensation rate will…

Starting August 1, 2025, changes to Canada’s beef check-off collection rules will take effect in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan to bring greater consistency and fairness to levy collection across Canada. Under the new guidelines, the check-off rate applied to a cattle sale will now align with the seller’s home province, regardless of where the…