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Declaration of agricultural disaster on Cypress County agenda next week
DUNMORE, AB - Scorching temperatures and very little rain have many in rural Alberta asking for help from government.A declaration of agricultural disaster is on the agenda for Cypress County's counci...
Jul 17, 2021

Local farmers facing a desperate situation with no end in sight to heat wave, drought
CYPRESS COUNTY, AB - Local farmers say they're at a tipping point as hot and dry conditions have them facing the possibility of not making a crop this year and looking at financial hardships that will...
Jul 17, 2021

Mid July crop report provides concerning picture for Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- If you drive across from one area of the province to another, it's easy to notice similar crops developing at a different rate. Lack of moisture and intense heat are the culprits. T...
Jul 17, 2021

Ag Minister pushing for emergency funding as farmers deal with extreme heat & droughts
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta's Minister of Agriculture is pushing Ottawa for help.Devin Dreeshen spoke with officials at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada this week, asking them to activate the AgriRecover...
Jul 16, 2021

Ag Minister pushing for emergency funding as farmers deal with extreme heat & droughts
RED DEER, Alta. - Alberta's Minister of Agriculture is pushing Ottawa for help.Devin Dreeshen spoke with officials at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada this week, asking them to activate the AgriRecove...
Jul 16, 2021

Crops almost devastated says Peace Region producer
GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALTA. -- The chair of Grain Growers of Canada says "it is almost devastating what we are seeing" in this year's crop.Valhalla farmer Andre Harpe says the recent record high temperature...
Jul 16, 2021

Agriculture Roundup for Friday July 16, 2021
MELFORT, Sask. - Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) said government action is needed on drought relief in order to save the herd.ABP chair and cattle producer Melanie Wowk said the lack of moisture and extr...
Jul 16, 2021

Farmers and Indigenous land users form new Treaty Land Sharing Network in Saskatchewan
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - A number of farmers and Indigenous land users across Saskatchewan are joining in a new Treaty Land Sharing Network just formed. About 20 farmers, ranchers, and other landhold...
Jul 15, 2021

Province partners with beef sector to ensure industry growth and sustainability
Alberta's government and the beef sector are partnering to ensure Canada's beef industry continues to grow sustainably and remains competitive. Government officials say Alberta is a key beef supplier ...
Jul 15, 2021

Farmers and ranchers facing dry agricultural conditions
MEDICINE HAT, AB - There has been little to no rain over the last month, temperatures are in the high 30's and heat warnings continue throughout the province; making for dry agricultural conditions fo...
Jul 15, 2021