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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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2024 Crop Reporting Program

Crop reports for the 2024 growing season begin May 10.
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Food Processing Development Centre celebrating 40 years

For the past 4 decades, the FPDC has played an important role driving economic growth and change in Alberta's agri-food industry.
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Dry conditions can lead to excessive dust from livestock pens

As many areas in Alberta are dealing with dry conditions, managing manure is key to minimizing dust from pens and livestock feedlots.
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Canadian crop movement and demand

Following crop disappearance levels helps producers assess market conditions and the potential for forward pricing opportunities.
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Why bighorn sheep and domestic sheep or goats should not mix

Domestic sheep and goats can pose a threat to the health of bighorn sheep.
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Alberta pork export markets

Alberta’s swine sector performance has faced challenges, but there are recent signs of Alberta’s hog margins improving.
Wheat field with a red barn far in the distance under a blue sky
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Certified seed cost trends

The advantage of using certified seed often justifies the higher upfront cost.
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Business performance of Alberta’s cow/calf producers

A new report presents the multi-year business performance of cow/calf producers participating in the AgriProfit$ Business Analysis Program.
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Follow the canola basis to capture better prices

Following basis levels can give clues to what is happening in the market and provide pricing opportunity.
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Nominations open for Agriculture Hall of Fame 2024

The award honours those who have significantly contributed to agriculture, the agri-food industry and rural life in Alberta.
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Managing herds in drought conditions

It is advisable for farmers to consider early planning to combat weather adversity.
Alberta Open Farm Days 2024
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Register for Open Farm Days 2024

Be a host farm or ranch for the 12th annual Open Farm Days, August 17 and 18.