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Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance co-hosting Conference in GP (Rhonda Clarke-Gauthier)
Conferences on the air, the land and on the water are continuing to be discussed heading into the Spring of 2023. One gathering that is happening is the Watershed Conference taking place in Grande Prairie next week.
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AWES helping with seminars in the Peace Region (Megan Andre)
Seminars, Webinars, and conference season is continuing in the Peace Region Agriculture sector. The Peace Country Forest Grazing School is coming up in the thire week of March at the Hall in Eureka River. The AgroForestry and
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Peace Agronomy Update coming next week (Lance Ouellette)
Tis the season of gatherings, networking, updates, and fellowship, as the winter carries on. The Peace Agronomy Update is one such gathering, which takes place January 30th at the Dunvagen Motor Inn in Fairview. The session is
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Crossroads Crop Conference coming next week… (Todd Hames)
Conventions, conferences and seminars are continuing, as the calendar starts a new year. The Crossroads Crop Conference is back in-person and is happening next week at the Edmonton Convention Center. Ideas, sharing, fellowship, keynote speakers and workshops
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Ag. Sector returns with Conferences on the Horizon (Tim Carson)
2023 is shaping up for conversation and education. Conferences and seminars are taking place until the Spring, with topic uin the azir, on the water and on-land. The Alberta Agriculture Society is one of those groups gearing
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New Publications coming for Peace Region Producers (Farrah Fischer)
A few publications are coming out in the New Year in the Agriculture field. One set of articles being published is a newsletter from Northern Sunrise County. Ag. News, Events, County services, plus other notes of interest
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Loan Guarantee Program Increased For Livestock Producers
The Alberta government has increased the amount of money available through the Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program. Agriculture Minister Nate Horner says that they’ve raised the overall loan guarantee for producers from $100 million to $150 million.
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Peace Region Forage Seed Assoc. Optimistic (Fritz Hostettler)
They’re a non-staffed organization that oversee projects in the growing sector. The Peace Region Forage Seed Association is heading into the 2023 growing season with a lot of optimism and hope that 2022 brought with them. Also,
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SARDA New Building being Constructed (Vance Yaremko)
It’s a new facility to better house their research. SARDA Ag. Research is in the process of constructing a new building, just east of Donnelly Corner. It would replace the two buildings that house SARDA in Falher.
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Lesser Slave Watershed Council Update (Alyssa Belanger, Kate Lovsin)
The Lesser Slave Watershed Council has completed a quite innovative summer, with projects happening on the water, and keeping residents in the Region in tune. Now with Fall and the winter here, the focus turns to happenings,
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Open Farm Days a success… (Tim Carson)
It’s a learning tool for an urban or rural setting, done adult and children. Open Farm Days happened throughout Alberta for the first time since COVID, where farms and ranchers opened up their establishments to the interested
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FarmFair International Set to go in Edmonton (Leah Jones)
It’s one of the most popular Agriculture shows in the Province and it’s ready to go for 2022. The 50th annual FarmFair International takes place next week at EXPO Center in Edmonton. Exhibitors from all over North
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Alberta Pulse Growers applauding good year (Peter Konstaple)
They are pleased with the progess of the Fall harvest. The Alberta Pulse Growers are optimistic heading into the winter months. This after a couple of tough seasons dealing with drought, and less-than-ideal yields. With a the
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Alberta Beef Research Council Re-Launching for Fall Season (Stacey Domolewski)
Producer Extension Activities are getting underway this fall with webinars. The Beef and Cattle Research Council are excited to have things going again They have a new website to keep consumers in the loop with disease, forage,
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On-Farm Climate Action fund (RDAR) (Fiona Briody)
It’s a simple plan for farmers to receive funds for changes on the farm that may need to occur. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has provided $33 million dollars over the next two years, for ranchers to tackle
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Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance looking for more Partnerships (Adam Norris)
They have joined forces to improve land management and water quality in Mackenzie County. However, The Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance is looking for additional partnerships to help preserve Riparian Zones, Off-Site Watering, Crossing Structures, and Water Management
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Cattle Industry Steady in Second Half of 2022 (Huiting Huang)
A lot of excitement is being brewed in the Cattle Industry, with concerns to prices. Fluctuations have happened in the second half of the season for prices. The Beef Research believes that Beef Inventory is the biggest
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Wheat on-par in 2022 (Greg Sears)
Bumper-crop, No! Ideal weather conditions, maybe, it depends where you are in the Peace Region. Optimism heading into Harvest and beyond, Yes! The Alberta Wheat Commission is also saying that prices for Wheat this year was about
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Cereals and canola did well in 2022 (Charles Simoneau)
The Fall season is looking good for Canola and cereals, according to the Alberta Canola Producers Commission. The fairly wet spring, followed by the hot, dry summer, have been ideal growing conditions for farmers, heading into the
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Harvest safety a big priority (Lyree Williamson)
With Fall right around the corner, farmers will begin to start thinking about the Harvest season, if it hasn’t started already. However, officials are hoping that this year’s Harvest does not produce any casualties, in addition to
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PRAMP helping with Vermicomposting (Eileen Coristine)
A form of composting is making the rounds in Northwestern Alberta. Vermicomposting is a concept that has been around for a while, but is being re-learned in the region. Soils in the region are becoming richer because
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Alberta Beef Producers marching on… (Melanie Wowk)
The Alberta Beef Producers are rebounding after an up-and-down start to 2022. However, they say things have been looking up, as the industry has not really suffered, after two years of COVID. Therefore, higher prices have been
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Peace Region Living Lab here for 5 years… (Nadia Mori)
Farmers, Ranchers, scientists and commodity groups are all coming together to create the Peace Region’s Living Lab. The Lab, which covers Northwestern Alberta and Northwestern BC, to enhance agro-ecosystems in the area. A core group of 60
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FHB a problem with grain crops (Mike Harding)
A new threat has hit the wheat, barley, oats, cereal grains and corn sectors. Fusarium head blight, or FHB, is a fungal disease that would affect development, reduce yield, and contaminate grain. The problem is new in
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PCBFA Looking for Producers to have good year
The Peace Country Beef and Forage Association is stepping into the summer of 2022 with a lot of excitement. Webinars are being replaced by in-person seminars and plenty of events out in the field are taking place.
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NDP Releases Plan For More Value Added Ag Production
The Opposition NDP wants to create a special incentive program for companies to build or expand food processing facilities in Alberta. Heather Sweet, the NDP’s Agriculture Critic, says their plan would be similar to what happens in
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Cleanfarms changing to Retail Recycling Drop-off sites
Cleanfarms Incorporated is changing up their recycling process in the Peace Region. 23-Litre Jugs, totes and drums, and tote bags are being accepted at retail outlets in Northwestern Alberta. It’s a change from recycling the items at
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North Peace Applied Research Association ready for the summer
The North Peace Applied Research Association is heading into the summer months with optimism. With the farming season well underway, the Association is focusing on projects and events, including a speaker from North Dakota State University, that
Continue Reading »ALUS Program underway (Katie Bartman)
They provide professional support and an annual per acre payment for the establishment, maintenance and long-term management of ecological projects. Northern Sunrise County is executing the ALUS Program. The initiative ensures the sustainability of agriculture, wildlife and
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Producers Concerned Over Proposed Meat Labelling Regulations
Health Canada’s proposed labelling requirements for ground beef and pork are getting some pushback from livestock producers in Alberta. The province’s Ag Minister Nate Horner says producers are requesting an exemption similar to what is on other
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SARDA Ag. Research ready for the summer
The Smoky Applied Research and Demonstration Association is now SARDA Ag. Research. However, the new title isn’t changing the work that is being done. SARDA is still busy heading into the summer of 2022 with lots of
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Open Farm Days in mid-August (Tim Carson)
Open Farm Days are coming up in August. It’s a chance for Farm families to showcase their farms, and peak the curiosity of the consumer finding out about how the industry works. Deadlines for submissions to be
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2022 Seeding season underway (Lucien Nolette)
The Seeding season is underway in the province of Alberta. Here in the Peace Region, seeding is on-going, with some farms being behind schedule, while other are ahead of schedule, or on par. The weather has played
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Farmers Prepared for Emergencies? (Mikki Shatosky)
With flooding, fires and potentially other natural disasters that could happen, officials are asking farmers and livestock producers if they are ready for dealing with farm animals, in case an emergency happens. The Provincial Government has produced
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Province Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
The province is hoping that having more seats available in veterinary medicine programs can help address shortages in that field. Agriculture Minister Nate Horner was on the Trending 55 Hot Seat and says that veterinarians play an
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Tall Buttercup workshop a success (Sheila Kaus)
The Tall Buttercup took place in Little Smoky. A few speakers made presentations at the Workshop, including Sheila Kaus. Kaus is the Manager of Agriculture Services for the MD of Greenview. Kaus talks about the workshop, the
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Avian Flu (H5N1) hits Alberta (Dr. Teryn Girard)
A second version of the Avian Flu has now surfaced in Alberta. This has producers in the Poultry Industry worried that it could spread. The strain is H5N1, with producers and veterinarians on alert. Dr. Teryn Girard
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Lesser Slave Watershed Council working in 2022 (Meghan Payne)
The Lesser Slave Watershed Council is continuing with their 2022 season. Many projects are on the go in the region, including in the agriculture sector. It includes a free in-person invasive species workshop. The Invasive Species workshop
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“Tough Enough to Talk about it”
With COVID happening over the last couple of years, the business sector was hit hard. The Agriculture Industry was hit harder, as workers deal with COVID and Mother Nature. It can take a toll on one’s mental
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Baler Twine Recycling available in the Peace Region (Davin Johnson)
New recycling programs and initiative are coming into fruition in Alberta. One new program is the recycling of Baler Twine. It’s a pilot program that has a number of Collection sites in the province, including four in
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New Programs For Dealing With Wild Boars
The Province is expanding trapping and surveillance and working with municipalities on dealing with wild boars. Bruce Hamblin, the director of inspection and investigation with Alberta Agriculture, says this is an expansion of some existing programs. “We
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Ducks Unlimited expands program to Alberta grain growers
A new program is being introduced for Alberta grain growers to take advantage of to increase profitability on their lands, while supporting biodiversity. Ducks Unlimited Canada has expanded its Marginal Areas Program to the province after being
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PCBFA hosting AGM on March 18 in Fairview
The Peace Country Beef and Forage is excited to hold it’s Annual General Meeting on Friday, March 18, 2022… in person! Membership holders with PCBFA are invited to pre-register and attend the AGM in Rycroft’s Ag Society
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Second payment statement available from 2021 Canada-Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance initiative
Producers that took advantage of the AgriRecovery 2021 Canada-Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance initiative can now view their program benefits statements. The AgriRecovery program was initiated to help Alberta producers of livestock and beekeepers cover extraordinary costs for
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Shelterbelt Program & Ratepayers Appreciation Night in the MD of Peace
This week on the River Country Ag Show we got to chat with Nasar Iqbal, the Manager of Agricultural Services with the MD of Peace. We spoke with Iqbal about two things happening within the MD of
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MD of Fairview 2022 Family Farm Award Nominations
Nominations are open for the 2022 MD of Fairview Family Farm Award! Any family farm that operates within the MD as their main source of income can be nominated for the award. Family Farm Awards have been
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Grain entrapment rescue training coming to the region in March
On March 19-20, 2022 the Canadian Agricultural Safety Society’s BeGrainSafe Trailer will be making a visit to Falher. The dangers of grain entrapment can be fatal, with it taking less than 15 seconds to become fully immersed
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Grants open for Mackenzie County farmers transitioning to organic practices
Organic Alberta is making grants available for Mackenzie County producers and local businesses to access funding for either agronomic services or to strengthen market development opportunities for organic grain processing and distribution. There are two different funding
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What’s new and upcoming for SARDA Ag Research in 2022?
Preparations are being made in anticipation of spring seeding for SARDA Ag Research. Research Coordinator, Megan Allard says data was collected during harvest and the team has been busy writing articles in the off-season of field work.
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Two farms in Peace Region of 60 approved projects across Canada receiving federal grant
The Government of Canada is making investments in clean technology and supporting sustainable farming practices with the Agricultural Clean Technology Program. On February 3, 2022, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the first wave
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Alberta Canola Announces New Leadership
Roger Chevraux from Killam is the new Chair for the Board of Alberta Canola with Ian Chitwood from Airdrie as the new Vice-Chair. This change was officially decided following the 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Alberta
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Ag Show with PCBFA’s Katie McLachlan
Kicking off the first episode in 2022 of the River Country Ag Show, we had recurring guest Katie McLachlan with the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association. McLachlan is the Interim Operations Manager with PCBFA and says
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Alberta Canola advocating for more agriculture content in K-6 draft curriculum
The Ag Show got to speak with the General Manager of Alberta Canola, Ward Toma on the commission asking producers for their input in public forums. Many agriculture commissions are advocating to have more agriculture content in
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Hesslers from Silver Valley win Saddle Hills County 2021 Family Farm Award
Rick and Cheryl Hessler from the Silver Valley area have won the Saddle Hills County 2021 Family Farm Award! The Hessler homestead has been around for 75 years, starting with Rick’s parents after WWII. Operations have transitioned
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Rebellion Farms wins MD of Peace Family Farm Award
Rebellion Farms in the Brownvale area has won the 2021 MD of Peace Family Farm Award! Christi and Kelly Friesen run the farm with the help of their two young children Kohlton and Mackenzie. Uniquely, Rebellion Farms
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Harper Creek Agro wins 2021 Greenview Farm Family Award
Liz and Jerome Issac from Harper Creek area have been recognized by the MD of Greenview by winning the 2021 Greenview Family Farm Award. The couple runs Harper Creek Agro with several thousand acres of cropland, a
Continue Reading »Alberta Wheat Commission holding regional meeting in Fairview
November 17, 2021 – The Alberta Wheat Commission is inviting producers to attend the regional meeting in Fairview next week. Region 5 Director for the AWC, David Bartlett was on the River Country Ag Show to tell
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After Tough Growing Season, NDP Wants More Supports Available For Farmers
After a less than ideal growing season for farmers, the NDP opposition wants the UCP to commit to getting crop insurance payouts done by the end of this month. Heather Sweet, the NDP’s Ag Critic, was on
Continue Reading »Charles Simoneau excited to become Alberta Canola Region 3 Director
The Alberta Canola Producers Commission will have some new faces on its Board of Directors in the upcoming term. Charles Simoneau is the incoming Region 3 Director and we had a chance to congratulate him and feature
Continue Reading »Get soil tested to cut costs fertilizing fields
The Peace Country Beef and Forage Association wants farmers to think ahead into the next growing season and get their soil tested. Katie McLachlan, the Interim Operations Manager with PCBFA says lots of the fertility put down
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