Persistent rain and cooler-than-normal temperatures continue to limit harvest activity across Alberta, according to the latest Alberta Crop Report released by Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation. As of Sept. 15, 2026, Alberta’s harvest was 23 per cent complete, up just five percentage points from the previous week. The report notes harvest progress remains well behind normal,…

Alberta producers have until Sept. 30 to apply for the current intake of the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), delivered in the province by Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR). This intake covers two beneficial management practices: virtual fencing for rotational grazing, and soil testing and mapping for nitrogen management. RDAR says applications will be revied…

Alberta’s fuel tax is being put on pause. Beginning Oct. 1, the province will suspend its fuel tax through Dec. 31. That means a 13¢/L tax reduction on clear gasoline and diesel. For eligible producers buying marked farm fuel, which currently carries a 4¢/L provincial tax, the tax reduction is 4¢/L. The provincial government announced…

More rural and remote Alberta communities are set to gain access to high-speed internet through a new $24.8 million broadband investment. The funding is expected to connect 1,833 households across nine communities over the next several years. The governments of Alberta and Canada are jointly funding two broadband projects serving Buck Lake, Foremost, Grande Cache,…

An Alberta initiative bringing livestock producers and municipal leaders together is leading to stronger local relationships, say organizers. Over the past year, the Intensive Livestock Working Group’s (ILWG) Stock Talks initiative has created opportunities for producers and municipal representatives to discuss the opportunities, challenges and realities of modern livestock production. What began as a public…