The commodity groups that make up Team Alberta Crops have wrote to two provincial ministers outlining concerns over a possible railway strike.The letter to Minister of Transport and Economic Corridors, Devin Dreeshan and Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson says a strike would be "a serious threat ...

The first crop report of 2024 from AFSC, dated May 7, says just over 18 per cent of the crop had been seeded in the Peace by that date.The breakdown by crop is 24 per cent for spring wheat, just over 20 per cent for dry peas, just under 17 per cent for canola, around 13 per cent for barley and just under 10 per cent fo...

Monday, May 13 is a big day for the Bezanson and Kleskun 4-H Multi Clubs.They are hosting their Achievement Day today at Evergreen Park.Organizers say the participants and their cattle are safe, even with wildfires and smoky conditions.There are 39 4-H members that will be selling their steers tonight. The sale will ta...

The Little Potato Company is celebrating the opening of its new sustainable potato packaging facility in Alberta.The 240,000-square foot facility is located in Nisku, with officials saying the location was selected due to its proximity to strong agricultural regions, dedicated family growers, efficient transportation n...

The executive director of Grain Growers of Canada says the newest federal budget document is 400 pages long, but only mentions agriculture six times.Kyle Larkin says agriculture is a $135 billion industry that accounts for one in nine jobs in Canada.He adds there are "some major pieces missing.""There wa...

Some crop is in the ground in the Peace.Valhalla farmer and Grain Growers of Canada chair Andre Harpe says what is done varies from place to place."I've actually heard of some seed going in the ground north of Dawson Creek ten days ago, ten days ago to two weeks.""It is very varied right now. It's one of...

GPFASome cool, wet weather means the wildfire hazard is down to moderate in the Grande Prairie Forest Area.A fire restriction remains in place. No new fire permits are being issued and existing ones are cancelled, restricted, or suspended. Safe wood campfires are still allowed.There have been 24 fires since January 1 t...

Today (Tuesday, April 30) is the deadline for potential host farms to register for this year's edition of Alberta Open Farm Days.CEO Tim Carson says more than farms can take part."There's many ways that organizations can get involved like an agricultural society.""We've had ag. societies do farmer's mark...

The city's annual GP Grows: Dig It event is set to return to the Grande Prairie Activity & Reception Centre on May 11. Thanks to positive community feedback from the prior events, residents are once again invited to pick up free potato and onion seeds, along with some triple mix soil. Taking place from noon to 4 p....

GATINEAU, Que. - The Competition Bureau says it is likely that Bunge Ltd.'s US$8.2-billion deal to acquire Viterra Ltd. would ``substantially'' reduce competition in the grain and canola oil markets. In a report to Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez, the bureau says the deal is likely to hurt competition in markets for...

The Alberta government says the province will be home to the largest renewable diesel facility in Canada as Imperial qualifies for the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program.Government officials say Alberta is an agricultural powerhouse with diverse and innovative industries, including a thriving bioprocessing s...

The County of Grande Priaire will be implementing road bans on all gravel roads, starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 19.During the ban, all gravel roads will be at 75 per cent axle weight, with anyone wanting to operate overweight on any of the affected gravel roads requiring a permit. The county issues these road ban...

A 16-year-old from Grande Prairie won the recent 4-H Alberta Provincial Communications Competition.Waylon K. - his last name was not released because of his age - finished first among 28 competitors with a speech about "defying expectations and being yourself," according to a release from competition sponsor ...

April 30 is the deadline for interested operations to sign up to be host farms for Alberta Open Farm Days.CEO Tim Carson says 110 places had signed up to be hosts as of last Thursday.He says worries about drought and wildfires have not kept any interested places from taking part."We had to have some alterations ov...

Clear Hills County's 27th Agricultural Trade Show is set for Saturday at the Dave Shaw Memorial Complex in Hines Creek.The day will start with a free pancake breakfast from 8-10 a.m. at the Fitness Centre.The trade show goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Hines Creek Spring Fair Exhibits are open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at t...

The 68th annual Beaverlodge Beekeepers Field Day will be held on June 21 at the Beaverlodge Research Farm Start time will be 10 a.m. It is open to the public. There is no admission charge. Dr Nuria Morfin with the BC Honey Producers Association will be the guest speaker. Organizers say a more detailed agenda will be an...