Agriculture

First Taber corn stands now open in Southern Alberta

TABER, AB - The world's most famous corn on the cob is now available for purchase in a few spots around Southern Alberta.James Johnson, Owner and Operator at Johnson Fresh Farms, says five stands are ...

Jul 26, 2021

Chair of Alberta Canola sends message to farmers

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- While Alberta's agricultural growing season began on a positive note this year, Mother Nature quickly relinquished her 'motherly' role.Crop conditions are continually being updated ...

Jul 23, 2021

Federal supports announced for farmers facing extreme heat & drought conditions

OTTAWA, ONT - The Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food has heard the concerns of farmers across Western Canada and is taking action.Marie-Claude Bibeau announced a series of measures designed...

Jul 22, 2021

Calls for drought relief prompts ABP to move as quickly as possible

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- There's little need to explain the situation - intense heat is wreaking havoc on crops across the west and ranchers to locate feed for their cattle. Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) Cha...

Jul 21, 2021

Alberta Agriculture Minister outlines dry weather support for farmers and ranchers

EDMONTON, AB. -- The provincial government has taken notice of the devastating impacts that extreme dry conditions are having on farmers and ranchers throughout the province. During a virtual Federal-...

Jul 20, 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 18, 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 16, 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 15, 2021

Cleanfarms sets regions for fall collection of old Ag pesticides and livestock medications

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- Cleanfarms, the Canadian non-profit organization that ensures that Canadian farmers have opportunities to manage agricultural waste responsibly, has set the list of this fall's coll...

Jul 13, 2021

Province developing new label for made-in-Alberta food products

LETHBRIDGE, AB. -- The province of Alberta is supporting economic recovery by helping farmers more easily sell and market their products and there's a good reason for it. Food and beverage processing ...

Jul 12, 2021