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This week in Alberta agriculture.

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Published each Monday, Agri-News covers the latest on all things agriculture in Alberta. Find news on livestock, crops and markets, research, food and beverage production, and programs and events. Information published in this newsletter is intended for redistribution – feel free to share! If you reproduce articles, please mention the source.

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Herd of brown cattle standing in a green field with hills in the background
June 5, 2023 issue
Can Canada see beef herd expansion in 2023?
Expansion is dependent on increased profits for the cow-calf sector.
Pond of water surrounded by tall green grass and fields
June 5, 2023 issue
Dangers of blue-green algae when temperatures rise
How to identify, treat and prevent this potentially toxic bacteria that can grow in dugouts when temperatures rise.
Display of colourful vegetables: green cabbage, orange carrots, red turnips, red potatoes, purple and yellow cauliflower, green cucumbers, etc
June 5, 2023 issue
2023 Alberta approved farmers' markets now open
Alberta approved farmers’ markets are identifiable to the public by the Sunnygirl logo.
Two people standing in a field of tall green grass with a cloud filled blue sky
April 24, 2023 issue
2023 Crop Reporting program
Crop reports for the 2023 growing season begin May 5.
Green and grey world globe on a dark wooden background
April 24, 2023 issue
Canadian canola market
The Canadian canola market is not isolated and is subject to price action of competing products across the world.
Person in a blue and white striped shirt holding a sheep while someone swabs its nose using a white cotton swab with a red handle
April 17, 2023 issue
Why bighorn sheep and domestic sheep or goats should not mix
Domestic sheep and goats can pose a threat to the health of bighorn sheep.
Top view of two people prepping and chopping food on a cutting board. Wooden table with raw chicken on white plates, eggplant, olives, leeks and mushrooms
April 17, 2023 issue
Retail and foodservice sales slowly returning to pre-pandemic normal
Data Highlights in 'Trends in retail' provides an update on retail and foodservice sales trend data in Alberta.
fingers typing on a black keyboard
April 11, 2023 issue
How to use CropChoice$
With many crops to choose from based on soil fertility, moisture, prices and margins, planning is important.
Blurred image of a person pushing a shopping cart in a store
April 11, 2023 issue
Trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2023
While inflation continues to impact consumers, plenty of other trends in the grocery industry may emerge in 2023.
Cooked steak garnished with parsley with a piece of lettuce on a white plate and a wine glass
April 11, 2023 issue
U.S. Choice-Select boxed beef price spread
U.S. cutout values are one indicator of Canadian market conditions.
Silver grain bin being loaded through a long red tube, green farm machine in the background
April 3, 2023 issue
Strong Canadian crop movement to date
Following drought-reduced 2021-22 shipping, producer deliveries this crop year exceed the year ago pace for all major crops.
Red seeding machine plowing a field
April 3, 2023 issue
CropChoice$ updated for 2023
This popular budgeting and economic modelling tool can help when finalizing crop plans for this year.

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