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Agri-News

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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Silver metal grocery cart with a green handle filled with produce, 2 French baguettes wrapped in plastic an paper, lettuce, green onions, bananas, tomatoes
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As the main food source for many consumers and the main sales outlet for many processors, the grocery sector plays a critical role.
Dark brown mother cow standing along side an orange fence, with her light brown and white calf standing next to her. Green field and trees in the distance.
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2023 provided strong cattle prices and opportunities for profit.
White, orange and green tractor emptying harvested crops into a green and red combine
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It is imperative to closely watch depreciation costs in the upcoming years, especially if commodity prices move lower.
Group of pigs in a pig pen
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With lower pork production globally, there still is hope for stronger prices but the pork industry may need to ride out tough times first.
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Cut your own Christmas tree, firewood and more for free from designated Crown land areas.
Canola field
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Continued strong crushing demand and improved export demand is needed for Canadian canola prices to sustain improvement.
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After a dry wildfire season, smart winter burning practices can make a big difference in reducing the number of human-caused wildfires.
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Over the past decade, Alberta's shop rates have shown a consistent upward trend.
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Books could be a perfect gift for someone in commercial production.
Herd of brown cattle walking, grazing in a green field with rolling green hills in the background
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Even with record high cattle prices and the strong demand for beef, producers have not responded with herd expansion.
Person in a blue jacket and grey shirt touching a clear screen with two fingers - images and text on screen: Food Tech
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AI use has accelerated in recent years and significantly transformed numerous industries, including the grocery and food service industries.
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Books and videos make wonderful gifts and stocking stuffers for the farmer, rancher or 4-H member on your list.