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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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Maximize profit and returns – Enrol in the Dairy Cost Study program

Gain insight into production costs and actively manage them by enrolling in the Dairy Cost Study program.
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2024 Harvest Sample Program

With harvest underway in Alberta, a reminder that one step to marketing is knowing the product that you have to offer.
Grain bins
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Back to crop marketing basics

Marketing strategies to consider now that prices are off their highs.
Red combine harvesting a field
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What’s driving combine prices higher?

Increased farm acres and labour savings driving combine size and pricing.
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Albertans can do their part to prevent wildfires

A few simple steps can keep your campfire from becoming a wildfire.
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Canola prices floundering

There are several factors affecting canola prices and constraining a significant price rally.
Black cow and calf with tags on their ears in a pasture
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Rebuilding the Alberta cow herd

Although there are more incentives for producers to retain heifers and rebuild their herds, the journey is likely to be gradual.
Photo of an open field with a couple hay bales
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Say hay - is it time for another look at this strategic crop?

With grain and oilseed prices down from recent highs, it might be the right time to consider growing hay as a cash crop.
Two combines and a truck
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Using a broker to market crops

Brokers can often obtain a higher price than producers can on their own, possibly because of buyer convenience and premiums for volume.
Man in field with laptop computer
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Grant funding for Alberta producers

Sustainable CAP applicants should be cautious of external grant sites charging a fee to access Sustainable CAP programs and services.
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Alberta Approved Farmers’ Market Program celebrates a 50-year history

In 1974 the government registered the “Sunnygirl” symbol as the official logo to help consumers identify Alberta approved farmers’ markets.
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Alberta lamb cohort is expected to remain stable

Strong price performance, greener pastures and easing of input costs point to a favourable year.