Category Archives: Agriculture
Local places taking part in Alberta Open Farm Days
Alberta Open Farm Days are set for August 19 and 20, and some places in the Peace are taking part.Evergreen Park will host barn tours before the horse races start on Sunday. There will also be wagon r...
Aug 12, 2023
Some Peace Region crops look good, others very dry
Sexsmith farmer and Alberta Grains Director Greg Sears says most of the crops in the south Peace are looking really good.He says it's especially true when compared to other parts of the region."I thin...
Aug 11, 2023
Help for farmers impacted by wildfire and drought
The AgriStability program has reopened for late participation so producers affected by wildfires and drought can consider enrolling to manage business risks.The provincial government says Alberta prod...
Aug 04, 2023
County of Northern Lights declares agricultural disaster
Council in the County of Northern Lights has voted unanimously to declare a state of agricultural disaster in their municipality.This was done at the July 25 council meeting following prolonged period...
Aug 03, 2023
Canadian Grain Commission repeals changes to wheat grading
The Canadian Grain Commission said it is repealing some changes to tolerances for weight and foreign materials it announced last week. This includes changes announced for all grades of wheat in the fo...
Jul 28, 2023
B.C. ranchers struggle as drought sends hay prices soaring
British Columbia rancher Suzanne Fradette had just got off the phone with a hay broker who had grim news amid an ongoing drought that has sent feed prices soaring: "It's bad out there." "We've got a f...
Jul 25, 2023
Lots of rain in the forecast this week, severe thunderstorm watches issued
UPDATE: A special air quality statement is also in place for the Grande Prairie-Beaverlodge-Valleyview area. Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility i...
Jul 24, 2023
Alberta RCMP caution farmers of grant fraud
Alberta RCMP are investigating a complaint of a farm grant fraud.Mounties say the investigation has revealed that the victim signed up for a farm grant on a website that came up during a Google search...
Jul 19, 2023
Alberta Grains unveiled as new name for merged wheat and barley commission
CALGARY, AB - The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) and Alberta Barley have come together as one.The new name of their merged commission has been announced as Alberta Grains. The new commission will begi...
Jul 18, 2023
Grain Growers of Canada welcomes new executive director
OTTAWA, ON - The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) has named its new executive director.Kyle Larkin will replace interim executive director Tyler Bjornson. The GGC said Larkin brings extensive advocacy, p...
Jul 18, 2023