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Invitation to dairy farmers
The Dairy Cost Study offers a cost of milk production analysis for participating Alberta dairy farmers.
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Apply for an Agricultural Society Innovation Award
This award celebrates the significant contributions agricultural societies make in Alberta.
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Canadian crop usage
Producer deliveries for most crops are lower due to reduced carryover into this crop year and the drought-reduced crop.
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Cattle prices and above-average sales
Below average forage conditions have strained feed supplies, leading to early cattle sales and above average beef cow culling.
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Alberta Open Farm Days a big success
More than 12,000 Albertans visited over 100 farms and ranches at Open Farm Days.
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Better safe than sorry with winter burning
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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Natural gas prices
Prices for heating fuels such as natural gas are increasing heading into the winter months.
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Dealing with food loss and waste
The latest Trends in Retail looks at food loss and waste and what is being done to reduce food loss and waste in retail and food service.
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Stored canola is well worth protecting
At historically high canola prices, producers need to protect the integrity of their valuable crop in storage.
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COVID-19 and demand for e-commerce
COVID-19 has accelerated the uptake of online food shopping.
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Live cattle imports and cattle slaughter both higher
2021 live U.S. cattle imports continue at a record pace, supporting plant capacity and increased beef production.
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Sugar beets are important to Alberta’s economy
The Economic Impact of Alberta’s Sugar Beet Industry study shows the industry contributes almost $250 million to Alberta’s economy annually.