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Mar 16, 2025 · “As a farm decision maker, you want to see the crops, touch the equipment, compare results side-by-side, and talk to someone face-to-face. Decisions are made in the field, and being in-person is a valuable way to inform your business.”

Dec 15, 2022 · Hay quality is high and yields are back to normal, says provincial market analyst Ryan Furtas. Yields for first cut dryland hay (which accounts for 90 per cent of production) were estimated at 1.6 tons an acre, which is above the five-year average of 1.4 tons an acre.

Jan 5, 2025 · Why it matters: Funding, particularly for sustainability projects is available, but farmers need to know what’s out there and how to access it.. Help is available. Karlene Yakemchuk from Hairy Hill, Alta., is a farm management consultant who helps farmers make grant applications, and she’s not the only one.

Feb 1, 2025 · Rodeo has a long and proud history in Alberta. The first official Canadian rodeo was held in Raymond in 1903. In 1912, the Calgary Stampede was created, and from there, Alberta became a hub for rodeos, elevating it to the global stage.

Dec 12, 2022 · This map shows the four “blocks” where a $1.3-billion irrigation project could happen. The province and local governments are spending $7 million on a more detailed feasibility study that could transform the region and its economy. photo: WaterSmart report “Compared to the rest of the province, the region has seen a significant drop in natural gas production over the past five years ...

Jul 11, 2022 · The new feedlot seen during the construction phase. In addition to a 40,000-head capacity, the feedlot has a large new mill. Photo: Supplied photo: Supplied. Serfas had the humility to know what he didn’t know so he visited other feedyards in southern Alberta and made careful notes about those operations.

Apr 12, 2016 · Tenants should know their cost of production and calculate the potential profit before establishing a fair price. While money plays a role, other factors will come into the negotiations such as land quality, location, compatibility, communications, and honesty.

Mar 2, 2025 · Introducing the NEW! AGCanada app. Everything you love about Alberta Farmer Express and more, including up-to-date weather information, breaking news alerts and a customizable newsfeed in one seamless experience.

Mar 7, 2024 · Glacier FarmMedia – Despite recent weather bringing much-needed moisture into southern Alberta, dryness remains a concern in the region weeks before the start of seeding. “We were pretty dry throughout the winter. We haven’t had much snowfall up until recently,” Erin Harakal, trade manager at Agfinity Inc. in Stony Plain, Alta. said.