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By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup

Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Feb 21, 2023 | 10:42 AM

MELFORT, Sask. – Farm Credit Canada and the US Department of Agriculture report more than two-thirds of the American cattle herd is in an area affected by drought, leading to the largest contraction of the North American cattle herd in a decade.

Experts say the drought and other extreme weather events have beef farmers on both sides of the border thinning their herds in near-record numbers.

They are worried that could lead to supply problems in the beef industry over the longer term as climate change makes drought, flooding and wildfires more common.

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The Simpson Centre for Food and Agriculture Policy wants to give Alberta producers a chance to share your thoughts on government decision-making.

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The research policy institute at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy wants farmers to fill out a survey on issues in the agriculture sector heading into the May 29 provincial election.

The survey will take roughly 10 minutes to complete. Farmers who participate will have a one in five chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

The survey is open until March 13.

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com

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