Farming in dry conditions

To assist with decision-making during dry conditions, information and links are available through this page, or by contacting the Ag-Info Centre

• Agriculture Drought and Excess Moisture Risk Management Plan for Alberta
• Drought Proofing Farm Water Supplies

• Alberta chapter of the Canadian Mental Health Association
• Alberta Health Services – Mental Health Resources

Budgeting information and tools, economics and financial analysis, decision aids, market analysis and outlook, and business management strategies.

• AgriProfit$

• Alberta Irrigation Management Manual (PDF, 1.2 MB)
• Alberta Irrigation Management Model (AIMM)
• Canadian Agricultural Partnership – Water Program
• Farm Water Supply Requirements
• IRRI-Cast: Crop Water Use Report
• Pasture Pipeline Factsheet
• Quality Farm Dugouts
• Remote Pasture Water Systems for Livestock
• Rural Water Quality Information Tool
• Spring Development
• Water Pumping Program
• Water Wells That Last

Maintaining livestock productivity and health, livestock production options/alternatives, feed and fodder alternatives, and forage and grazing alternatives.

• Drought Management Strategies
• Management Strategies for Cattle during Dry Conditions
• Provisions for confined feeding of cow-calf herds during dry conditions

Managing pastures, forages and hay lands to enhance plant health to withstand water stress and help to minimize the herbage reductions.

• Beefresearch.ca
• Drought on Pastures and Rangelands
• Improving Pasture Productivity
• Match Forage Supplies to Livestock Needs Calculator
• Alberta Forage Industry Network
• Farming the Web online marketplace

Maintaining crop productivity and growth and crop production options and alternatives.

• Annual Crops for Silage
• Nitrogen management strategies in dry conditions
• Utilizing Annual Cereals for Livestock Feed

AFSC's Yield Estimation Calculator for Annual Crops help clients estimate yields prior to harvest.

• Download calculator

Programs and services available to producers to help manage through periods of business stress.

• Canadian Agricultural Partnership – Water Program
• Forms, Resources and Guides from AFSC
• AFSC's response to 2021 crop conditions

Wildfires are a hazard that can spring up quickly and cause damage to your farm or acreage. Minimize the risk and reduce potential damage for your family, property and animals. Report wildfires at 310-FIRE.

• Alberta Wildfire (download the App) and Fire Bans websites
• Alberta Emergency Alerts (download the App)