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Sep 16, 2024 · Spring wheat cash prices were higher for the week ended Nov. 21, but those from amber durum stepped back. Support came from higher United States wheat futures, that were pushed upward by heightened tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Alberta potato sector thrives - Alberta Farmer Express
Nov 14, 2023 · Terence Hochstein, executive director of the Potato Growers of Alberta, says potato crop returns are 100 per cent dependent on the weather. photo: Supplied Canadian growers had a good 2022 with a second consecutive record potato crop. P.E.I. produced the second largest share at 21.6 per cent and Manitoba came in third at 21.3 per cent.
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – For more than 50 years Canadian Western Agribition has drawn attendees interested in livestock, rodeo and farm life to Regina. Now in its 53rd year, Agribition attracts attendees of all ages from across Canada and around the globe. This year the festivities begin Monday, November 25 and run through Saturday, November 30.
Alberta crops doing quite well - Alberta Farmer Express
Jul 8, 2024 · Glacier FarmMedia – Crops throughout Alberta stood at 75 per cent good to excellent as of July 2, according to the latest crop report from the provincial agriculture department. That was eight points above the five-year average despite cooler than normal temperatures and delayed crop development due to excessive rain for …
Alberta Crop Report: Progress made, still behind historical averages
May 31, 2024 · Glacier FarmMedia—Growers in Alberta made plenty of seeding progress during the week ended May 28, but progress was still a bit behind historical averages.. Major crop planting in Alberta advanced 19.6 points at 77.3 per cent, 6.4 points behind the five-year average and 4.4 points behind the 10-year average.
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Alberta farmers agree prices up, costs up faster
Dec 12, 2023 · Recent figures from Statistics Canada show that producers across the country earned more money in 2022 compared to the previous year, but rising expenses more than ate up that increase.. The net result was a 7.6 per cent drop in realized farm income across the country, to …
Alberta Grains to be post-merger name - Alberta Farmer Express
Aug 16, 2023 · The farmer organizations released the new moniker in the run-up to their merger, which will be effective with the start of the 2023-24 crop year.The merger aims to “…build on the strengths of both organizations to create a unified voice…” the groups said in a media release.
Alberta farmland values up 10 per cent on average
Mar 21, 2023 · Average Alberta farmland values rose 10 per cent in 2022, according to Farm Credit Canada statistics released March 13. That’s less than the 12.8 per cent average for the rest of the country, but it’s the largest increase the province …