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Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation
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April 8, 2024
Innovation & Technology
Alberta government invests in University of Calgary’s Simpson Centre
The Government of Alberta is providing a $1.2-million grant over three years to the University of Calgary’s Simpson Centre for the Alberta Digitalization Agriculture Program. The Simpson Centre will conduct research to develop a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with the digitalization of agriculture as part of the program. This research will…
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March 26, 2024
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Canadian Angus Association receives $3.8M to help producers make data-driven decisions
The Canadian Angus Association will receive $3.8M to increase Canadian cattle producers’ ability to make data-driven decisions based on genomics to economically benefit their commercial livestock operations. The investment will be used to develop a genetic selection tool to equip producers with breeding data to select the best replacement heifers to improve their herds. Using…
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March 25, 2024
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Field Crop Development Centre set to relaunch as Western Crop Innovations on April 1
Alberta is a global leader in agriculture research, which results in tangible benefits for farmers, like higher profits and a more abundant food supply at an affordable cost for consumers. To help further the development and continued innovation of agriculture research, the Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC) has been relaunched as Western Crops Innovations (WCI),…
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February 21, 2024
News
Nominations open for the 2024 Alberta Ag Hall of Fame
The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame honours individuals who have advanced Alberta’s agriculture industries, food industries, and rural life. Albertans are encouraged to nominate an agricultural leader in their community. Every two years, up to three individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership while making a provincewide impact on their industries are inducted. RJ Sigurdson, Minister…
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January 2, 2024
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Taking a look at insect forecast maps for 2024
The calendar flips to January, and suddenly it seems like spring isn’t all that far away. Especially when the winter is as mild as many parts of the Prairies have experienced so far. Looking ahead, it’s easy to wonder what is going to cause headaches for this year. Will it be a lack of rain,…
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August 21, 2023
Issues & Insights
Alberta government continues to emphasize need for Canada-Alberta drought response
The Honourable RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, is reaching out to Alberta’s livestock producers to share an update of his efforts to support those impacted by dry conditions. “Alberta livestock producers have faced significant challenges as a result of dry conditions,” he wrote online. “I am urgently pursuing a Canada-Alberta joint response to…
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October 25, 2022
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ABP Past Vice Chair appointed Deputy Minister
Alberta Beef Producers’ Past Vice Chair, Jason Hale, is the newly appointed Deputy Minister, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, with the Government of Alberta. “Jason Hale brings a wealth of experience as a cow/half operator, irrigation district board chair, and former MLA,” says Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, The Honourable Nate Horner. “Agriculture is playing a…
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October 25, 2022
Press Releases
ABP Past Vice Chair appointed as Deputy Minister
Alberta Beef Producers’ Past Vice Chair, Jason Hale, is newly appointed Deputy Minister, Agriculture and Irrigation, with the Government of Alberta. “Jason Hale brings a wealth of experience as a cow/half operator, irrigation district board chair, and former MLA,” said Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, The Honourable Nate Horner. “Agriculture is playing a vital role…
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Cattle Report
Updated: 25/04/2024
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Boner Cows
Over 500 lbs: 255.08
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Livestock Price Insurance Index
| Expiry | Fed | Feeder | Calf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-Jul-24 | 226 | -- | -- |
| 5-Aug-24 | 222 | 318 | -- |
| 2-Sep-24 | 220 | 324 | -- |
| 30-Sep-24 | 220 | 324 | 366 |
| 28-Oct-24 | 218 | 324 | 366 |
| 25-Nov-24 | 216 | 320 | 364 |
| 23-Dec-24 | 222 | 312 | 360 |
Last Updated on April 11, 2024
