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This week in Alberta agriculture.

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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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Dr. Hussein Keshwani, Alberta’s Chief Provincial Veterinarian
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Dr. Hussein Keshwani succeeds Dr. Keith Lehman as Alberta’s chief provincial veterinarian.
Woman with long ponytail in a ball cap, wearing a white shirt with a black and red plaid button up shirt over top, looking at an open laptop she is holding while standing in a golden wheat field
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Risk management programs help producers address their unique situations and reduce the financial impact of multiple challenges.
Snowy winter landscape of a farm field with farmhouse and buildings in the background. Text on image: 310-FARM Your connection to Agriculture & irrigation's Programs and Resources; Toll free: 310-FARM; email: 310FARM@gov.ab.ca
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310-FARM resource agents can help callers navigate provincial programs, regulatory requirements and available supports.
Waterbody, bales of hay in green field with hills and mountains in the distance, under a blue sky
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Three agricultural societies receive Alberta Agricultural Societies Innovation Awards.
3 wild boar, trees in the background
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The Wild Boar Control Program had a busy 2025 with 108 wild boar removed by professional trappers.
Text: "Alberta Open Farm Days: Presented by Service Credit Union"; image of a stream
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2025 delivered record-breaking sales and attendance across farm visits and culinary events.
Person holding a sheep's head in their arms while another person's hands swab it's nose with a cotton swab
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Free programs support domestic health and wildlife conservation.
Large piles of green organic matter
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These fact sheets will help agricultural operators to better understand their responsibilities in managing allowable organic materials.
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This award recognizes agricultural societies for their innovation, resilience and commitment to their communities.
Photo of a truck spreading manure
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Amendments to the Agricultural Operation Practices Act help grow and diversify agriculture, while supporting the emerging biogas industry.
Photo of 2 cattle drinking water
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Key considerations when testing your water include the frequency, purpose, parameters to test for and where to get it tested.
Photo of vegetables at a farmers market.
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Look for the Sunnygirl logo at the market or signs that say the market is approved.