Alberta Farmers

• 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
  
• Irrigation season starts in southern Alberta

  “There's a lot of math honestly that's going on behind the scenes making sure we have enough water to last us through the season." Davie explained "Because we're only in May ..."

  Canada

  May 13, 2024
  
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• Rainstorm ‘not enough’ to pull Alberta out of drought, expert says

  The rain event hitting much of Alberta for several days is well timed and well located but it's not enough to pull Alberta out of drought, experts say.

  Weather

  May 7, 2024
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• Concerns raised over Alberta’s water-sharing agreement

  The Alberta government has announced what it's calling the largest water-sharing agreement in the province's history, but some say it doesn't go far enough. 

  Environment

  Apr 21, 2024
• Farmers frustrated over proposed Lac. Ste. Anne County land tax

  The county council says with rising costs they need more cash to maintain infrastructure issues such as road and bridges in the region.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2024
• 2024 Ag Expo in Lethbridge features shiny new toys, trucks, tech

  I’d say ten to eleven thousand people would be a very successful show. We've got about 300 exhibiters and we've got something for everyone

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2024
• Alberta livestock producers affected by drought to receive support to offset costs

  The governments of Alberta and Canada are to provide $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme weather conditions.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2023
• Dry conditions result in early harvest in central Alberta

  This year's harvest is ahead of the five-year average and crops may finish earlier, as many producers saw less rain than in normal years.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
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• Calls for financial relief for Alberta farmers amid continued extreme conditions

  Alberta's Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson said he has written a letter to the federal government requesting an AgriRecovery assessment. 

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2023
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• ‘Severely depleted’ moisture levels spurs Foothills County to declare municipal agricultural disaster

  An uneven winter snowpack, little moisture early in the growing season, a lack of precipitation in-season and high temperatures created “poor growing conditions.”

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023