Alberta Agriculture

• Spring snow coming as central Alberta farmers say fields in better shape than recent years

  More snow is coming and about 15 cm is expected in areas north of Edmonton. For some farmers, the precipitation's timing is less than ideal — but not unwelcome.

  Weather

  Apr 6
  
• Unproductive Alberta farmland to be converted back to forest

  The federal government is providing over $100 million to help return unproductive Alberta farmland to its original forested state as part of the 2 Billion Trees program.

  Environment

  Jul 21, 2025
  
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• Alberta farm researchers redefining agriculture to grow more potatoes, tackle weeds

  Alberta is Canada's largest potato producer but invasive weeds, wind erosion and other issues are plaguing yields. So, farm researchers are finding solutions.

  Science

  Jul 16, 2025
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• Farmers pleased but anxious after Alberta pauses new on-farm slaughter sale limits

  Alberta launched the program in 2020 and last week introduced new rules limiting annual sales to roughly four cows, 76 goats or 150 chickens per farm.

  Consumer

  Jul 10, 2025
• Southern Alberta farmers optimistic for 2025 growing season

  Although the season ahead looks promising for the agriculture industry, experts say it's too soon to tell, and have concerns surrounding snowpack in the mountains and foothills.

  Environment

  Feb 21, 2025
• ‘What will Trump do next?’: Alberta’s agriculture industry on tariff uncertainty

  What will Trump do next? That's the question on the minds of many in Canada's agriculture industry who say the long term solution is to find markets other than the U.S.

  Politics

  Feb 3, 2025
• Alberta industries, beef producers bracing for impact of potential U.S. tariffs

  The Calgary Chamber of Commerce said it strongly opposes retaliatory measures from the federal government in response to potential tariffs from the United States.

  Politics

  Jan 17, 2025
• From Trump tariffs to drought, southern Alberta farmers concerned heading into 2025

  As Environment Canada calls the southern Alberta precipitation forecast a coin toss, farmers are expressing concerns beyond the control of Mother Nature.

  Economy

  Jan 13, 2025
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• Pandemic preparedness Bill C-293 controversy in Alberta’s agriculture sector

  Members of Alberta's poultry, beef, and pork industries are concerned about language in Bill C-293, the Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2024
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• Feasibility of proposed Eyremore dam and reservoir to be studied in southern Alberta

  Is a new dam on the Bow River the answer to southern Alberta's water woes? Those who depend on irrigation say it could help with drought but environmentalists have big concerns.

  Environment

  Mar 26, 2024