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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

MELFORT, Sask. - The weather continues to push crops to their limit with continued hot and dry weather and minimal rainfall this week.Crops extension specialist Matt Struthers said the conditions are ...