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February 20, 2024
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AgriRecovery deadline midnight February 22
The 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance initiative recently expanded eligibility to 23 new regions and extended the application deadline. Applications close midnight February 22, 2024.
Benefits will be based on a feed-need calculation for feed costs incurred resulting from lost grazing days for eligible breeding animals on hand as of December 31, 2023. Eligible producers could access up to $150 per head to help maintain the breeding herd in drought regions.
Learn more and apply
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Recognizing Alberta's agricultural leaders
Nominations are open for the 2024 Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame.
The 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.
Read more
Nominate a deserving Albertan
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Province at the ready for 2024 wildfire season
Alberta is experiencing warmer than normal temperatures and below average precipitation in many areas of the province, leading to heightened wildfire risk. To better direct resources to new and existing wildfires, Alberta has declared an early start to the 2024 wildfire season, 10 days earlier than usual.
Declaring the beginning of the 2024 wildfire season provides additional measures to Alberta Wildfire, including the use of the fire ban and restriction system to help reduce human-caused wildfires in response to hazardous conditions. Furthermore, any Albertan who has burning planned in the Forest Protection Area will require a permit.
Learn more
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Canadian farm sector income expected to reach new records
Agriculture Canada has completed its farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024, with results showing that overall Canadian farm income is expected to have reached a new record in 2023.
For 2023, Net Cash Income (NCI), the main metric Agriculture Canada uses to measure farm income, is forecast to have increased 13% to a new record of $24.8 billion. While growth in both expenses and receipts is forecast to have been much more modest than what was seen in 2021 and 2022, growth in receipts for 2023 is still forecast to have outpaced that of expenses, resulting in a new record for NCI.
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Farm Income Forecast for 2023 and 2024
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Tax credit for the 2023 tax year available for canola growers
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit rate for canola growers in Alberta is 12.49% for 2023.
The SR&ED enables canola growers to claim a tax credit for the portion of their service charge payment that was used to fund qualifying research. Growers who request a refund of their service charge are ineligible to claim the SR&ED tax credit.
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China's economic struggle impacts global pork markets
China is the world’s largest producer, consumer and importer of pork. Fourth quarter of 2023 showed that China increased slaughter to cut losses amid an oversupply of pigs and an outbreak of African swine fever.
Ann Boyda, provincial livestock market analyst with the Alberta government says there is an imbalance between supply and demand for pork in China caused by huge losses and an accelerating move away from pork as the preferred meat.
Read the article
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Apply for a spring cash advance
Farmers from across Western Canada can now apply for a 2024 spring cash advance through Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). Many farmers use a spring advance to cover the working capital requirements of putting in the new crop.
This year's program offers farmers a combination of no- and low‑interest financing for their farm business. Applicants are eligible for up to $1 million in financing, with the interest‑free component at $100,000 and the remaining at CCGA's interest‑bearing rate of prime less 0.25%.
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What's new in ag information |
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Spotting and treating dehydration in young calves
Being able to recognize the symptoms of disease and dehydration in baby calves is a simple and effective practice that can make a big mark on your bottom line.
Having practices in place on your operation to identify, manage and rehydrate calves suffering from scours or other causes of dehydration can increase the chance of recovery and optimize the health and wellbeing of young calves.
Read more and watch a video on how to spot dehydration in young calves
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Updating cow-calf management benchmarks across Canada
The Beef Cattle Research Council is asking cow-calf producers to share insight into their on-farm management practices and production methods. The 2023 Canadian Cow-Calf Survey is an online questionnaire that will collect data to help understand trends in production practices and efficiencies over time.
The last day to participate in the survey is March 31, 2024.
Learn more and participate in the survey
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Biosecurity and livestock
All livestock and poultry producers should have biosecurity plans tailored to their specific operations.
Producers are encouraged to work with industry organizations, veterinarians and other animal health professionals in developing their plans. All farm staff and anyone living on the farm need to understand the importance of biosecurity and follow biosecurity protocols.
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Learn more about biosecurity plans
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Cow-calf record-keeping for tracking genetic improvements
This new seven-part online course will walk producers through the process of tracking genetic improvements through practical record-keeping.
Turn information into action, as participants learn how to collect and save data so it can be analyzed and used to make better decisions.
Learn more and register for the course
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2024 Environmental Stewardship Award nominations
Alberta Beef Producers is accepting nominations for the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA). The ESA program provides a way to celebrate beef producers who go above and beyond in their commitment to environmental stewardship.
The nomination deadline is March 15, 2024.
Learn more and nominate a deserving beef producer
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Soil health research intern positions
The North Peace Applied Research Association based in Manning is seeking post-secondary students and graduates to participate in its 2024 research program. The interns will assist in seeding, maintenance, data collection, sampling, harvest and reporting on all soil health projects, data preparation and other duties as assigned.
The application deadline is March 22, 2024.
Learn more and apply
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Summer field technician
SARDA is looking for enthusiastic and motivated people to join its research team this summer with conducting applied research and extension activities, collecting data and maintaining plots.
The application deadline is March 31, 2024.
Learn more and apply
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Driving Demand: What the Clean Fuel Regulations mean for Canadian canola farmers, virtual - February 21 |
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Seeding Success: Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshop
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Environmental Farm Plan Workshop, Youngstown - February 21 |
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Beef Cattle Research Council 2023-2024 Webinar Series
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February 21 - Early Calf Life Survival: An Apple a Day Keeps the Vets Away
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Research in RINSA 2024, Lethbridge
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February 22 - Sustainable Agriculture in Controlled Environments
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March 6 - Opportunities for Value Addition in Agri-food Industries
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March 14 - Reality Shift: Discovering Research and Innovation for Businesses and Public Safety
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Peace Region Transportation Corridor Workshop, Peace River - February 22 |
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Below Ground - Soil health seminar for Peace Region farmers and ranchers, Fort St. John - February 22 |
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Predation Workshop with Joe Engelhart, High Prairie - February 24 |
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Bridging the Gap Farm Transition Workshop
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Business Plan Boot Camp Virtual Series
- February 27 - Mission and Vision
- March 19 - Goals and Objectives
- March 26 - Financial Position and Projections
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The Dish presented by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation, Lethbridge - February 27 |
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Drought Resilient Crop Production, Strathmore - February 28 |
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Food Safety for Direct Marketers webinar series
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February 28 - Food Safety: Best practices and regulations for local markets
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March 6 - Overview of CanadaGAP and Food Safety Practices for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Growers
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Overcoming Challenges in Weed Management in Regenerative Agriculture
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Working Well Workshops
- Cypress County, virtual - February 29
- Leduc County and County of Wetaskiwin, virtual - March 5
- Lacombe County, virtual - March 6
- MD of Bighorn, virtual - March 12
- Wheatland County, Wheatland County Administration Building - March 13
- Beaver County, virtual - March 19
- Parkland County, virtual - March 26
- Woodlands County, Blue Ridge Community Hall - March 27
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Livestock Roundup: Designer cows for your ranch, Olds College - March 1-2 |
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The Original Grazing School for Women Winter Workshop, Lamont County - March 2 |
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Innovation on the Ranch, Lac La Biche - March 2 |
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Open Farm Days Host Farm Training for 2024, virtual sessions
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March 4 - Insurance: Understanding your changing needs
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March 25 - Serving and Selling Food on your Farm
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April 22 - Planning and Booking your Food
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May 6 - Kids Corner: Exploring activities for children
- June 3 - Basic Marketing
- June 24 - Community Marketing
- July tbd - Ticketing Platforms
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Drought & Grant Opportunities Workshop, Condor - March 5 |
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Kochia Lunch 'N' Learn Webinar Series
- March 5 - Why now? The story behind kochia's proliferation and the challenges facing producers and municipalities
- March 12 - Best practices for managing kochia from fenceline to fenceline and everywhere in between
- March 19 - Kochia as a feed: tips, tricks and what it may mean to your operation in the future
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Western Canadian Dairy Seminar, Red Deer - March 5-8 |
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Ladies Cow Boss Clinic, Pollockville - March 6 |
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Finding an Ingredient Supplier, virtual - March 6 |
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ASB Drought Workshop, Stettler - March 6 |
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Environmental Farm Plan Workshop, Rocky View County - March 6 |
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Peace Region Forage Seed Association Annual Production and Marketing Seminar & AGM, Rycroft - March 7 |
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Women Entrepreneurs Summit, virtual - March 7 |
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Cover Crops Seminar, Grande Prairie - March 10 |
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Alberta Pork Semi-Annual Meetings
- Grande Prairie - March 11
- Red Deer - March 12
- Drumheller - March 13
- Lethbridge - March 14
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Regenerative Ag: On the Ground vs. In the Books, virtual - March 13 |
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Alberta Forage Industry Network AGM & Conference, Edmonton - March 14 |
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Livestock Water Management Series: A whole year approach, virtual
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March 14 - Part 2: Practical Approaches to Improving Water Quality
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Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference, Calgary - March 17-19 |
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Shelterbelt & Tree Care Workshop, virtual - March 18 |
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Farmland Values Report, virtual - March 18 |
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Pesticide Applicator Professional Development Credit Workshop, Olds - March 19 |
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Sheep Research Showcase, Olds College - March 20 |
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Alberta Invasive Species Council Conference, Olds - March 20 & 21 |
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Pesticide Applicator Workshop, virtual - March 21 |
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Beginner Beekeeping Workshop, Sherwood Park or virtual - March 23-24 |
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Organic Alberta Farm Clubs Session #2: Advantages of Polycultures, virtual - March 26 |
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Shelterbelt Workshop, Youngstown - March 28 |
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