Sky high technology to assess crop damage
As part of Budget 2024, Alberta’s government is investing in drone technology for faster, easier assessment of wildlife damage to crops.
Protecting Albertans from drought and floods
Alberta’s new Drought and Flood Protection Program will fund a new wave of projects to help protect homes, businesses and lives.
Winter Roping Series wraps up at the Crossroads Centre
The Big Country Agricultural Society Team Roping Committee had a busy winter at the Crossroads Centre, hosting four roping events that concluded on February 24.
An exhibit of beef excellence
The 22nd Ashley Good Memorial Crossroads Beef Expo filled the Crossroads Centre in Oyen with 40 pens of yearling bulls…
Recognizing Alberta’s agricultural leaders
Nominations are open for the 2024 Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame. The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame honours individuals who have advanced Alberta’s agriculture…
Expanding 2023 livestock drought recovery support
The governments of Canada and Alberta are expanding drought livestock assistance eligibility to help producers maintain breeding herds.
New equipment improves quality and quantity at Oyen research farm
A new line of plot equipment has made a world of difference for the Chinook Applied Research Association (CARA) in Oyen, Alberta.
Investing in natural drought and flood protection
Watersheds are areas of land that drain rainfall and melted snow into streams, rivers and lakes. Healthy and resilient watersheds play an important role in preventing drought…
Contract awarded for Alberta drought modelling
The last three years have brought droughts and water shortages to various parts of Alberta, including most of southern Alberta last summer.
Enhancing mental health supports for farmers and ranchers
Farm families have improved access to mental health services and resources thanks to more support for the AgKnow Alberta Farm Mental Health Network.
RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit remind livestock owners to purchase permit
The RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit would like to send a friendly reminder to people who intend on transporting horses and cattle across the border…
Byemoor 4-H Beef Club News, Nov 6
On November 4th, Byemoor 4-H Beef Club held their weigh-in at Stettler Auction Mart. Byemoor was the 1st to weigh in; our slot was from 9:00 until 10:00.
Byemoor 4-H Beef Club News, Oct 20
What an exciting start to the year for Byemoor 4-H Beef Club! We welcome 4 new members and 3 new cleavers. Byemoor has 3 senior members, 6 intermediates, and 7 junior members.
RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit investigating dumped cow carcasses
On Oct. 17, 2023, Turner Valley RCMP received a report of dumped cow carcasses in the area of McLean Creek.
Investing in ag societies and local communities
Alberta’s government is launching the Agricultural Societies Infrastructure Revitalization Program, a new capital grant that allocates $2.5 million annually to help ag societies update existing facilities.
How healthy is your riparian area?
Ag team members from Special Areas, the MD of Acadia and Chinook Applied Research Association brushed up on their riparian health assessment skills…
Farming Fire Safety Alert
SAB Fire Services often sees an increase in bale stack fires during runs of hot, hot, hot weather! Here’s how you can reduce your risks…
Open Farm Day is fun for all ages
The Big Country Agricultural Society hosted their Open Farm Day at the Crossroads Centre in Oyen on Saturday, August 19.
Community seminar held at Sedalia
A two-day community seminar was held at Sedalia Community Hall on August 18th and 19th. The guest speaker was John Graff, president of Living Streams…
Over $4 million to be invested to the Western Grains Research Foundation
On August 15, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, announced an investment of over $4 million to the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF)…