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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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Register for Open Farm Days 2022

Be a host farm or ranch for the 10th annual event, August 13 and 14.
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Preventing wildfires is always in season

Extra vigilance is needed in the spring months to prevent human-caused wildfires.
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Canadian crop movement

Lower crop production has affected producer deliveries and exports of Western Canadian crops.
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Certified seed costs

Certified wheat and barley seed costs in Alberta have increased over the past 12 months with more increases likely to occur in 2022.
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2021 Agricultural Society Innovation Award recipients

This award celebrates new initiatives and innovations ag societies have undertaken that positively impact their communities.
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Ocean shipping rates – what do they mean for Canadian exporters

Container shippers continue to face challenges of high shipping costs and unreliable timing of both container supply and product delivery.
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Participate in Halal Expo Canada

Alberta agri-food companies in markets where Halal certified foods are required may want to consider this trade mission in May 2022.
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Caution when winter burning

Spring wildfires can result from smouldering winter burns.
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Understanding canola basis

Following basis can give clues of what is happening in the market and provide pricing opportunity.
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Nitrogen prices and exports

All types of fertilizer products are at record-breaking prices in November and December of 2021.
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High crop prices vs low 2021 crop yields

Using the average yields and prices, there is a significant offset of the below average yields by the high crop prices.
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Take part in the SIAL Canada trade mission

Alberta food and beverage companies interested in exporting may consider this trade mission to Montreal, April 20 to 22, 2022.