Soil Moisture
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Dry soil conditions in southeast Alberta continue to be a concern, despite recent rainfallData released by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry as of May 10 shows pockets around Calgary are facing one-in-25 year lows when compared to long-term normals.EnvironmentMay 25, 2021
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Southern Alberta farmers look to soil moisture levels as spring seeding nearsThis March, farmers in southern Alberta are seeing above-normal temperatures and significantly less snowfall than normal. That has farmers in the area eager to get in the field.WeatherMar 16, 2021
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Some Southern Alberta crops could benefit from fall snowstorms come spring: scientistThe average snowfall for Lethbridge for September through to November, which is recorded at the Lethbridge Airport, is 30 cm.EnvironmentNov 28, 2019
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Southern Alberta crops in dire need of rainThe seed is in the ground and now all farmers can do is wait. Last year's farming season saw drought-like conditions in summer and a wet fall, delaying harvest. Will farmers see the same fate in 2019?EnvironmentJun 21, 2019
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It’s been a dry winter for farmers, but there’s still time: Alberta AgricultureWhen it comes to snowfall amounts, Alberta is experiencing the seventh driest winter since 1950, but experts say there's still lots of time left to reverse the trend.EnvironmentFeb 9, 2016
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Soil moisture levels in central Alberta at 50-year lowBetween early frost events, record warm spells and the lack of rain, this growing season hasn't been kind to farmers in central Alberta.WeatherJun 16, 2015
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