This past week we recognized Alberta Rural Health Week, a great opportunity to honour the contributions of rural Alberta healthcare providers and community volunteers who help keep health care close to home. 

Thank you all for the work you do!

Despite delays from scattered showers across the province, seeding progressed nearly 20% thanks to our resilient farmers.

Overall, 77% of crops have been seeded in Alberta, which is slightly behind the 10-year average.

View the latest crop report: open.alberta.ca/dataset/a8632f…

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Two new members have joined the Agriculture Financial Services board of directors.

Congrats to Ron Greidanus & Shelley Vandenberg, who both bring a wealth of experience to the role.

The board helps ensure AFSC services meet the needs of Alberta’s farmers.

Learn more: alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

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Big day at the Legislature yesterday as we wrapped up a productive spring session and celebrated the one-year anniversary of our UCP government being re-elected.

I’d like to thank my UCP colleagues for their commitment to Albertans and our province, and to the residents of

The deadline to purchase Livestock Price Insurance-Calf policies is Thursday, June 13, 2024. Visit lpi.ca to learn more and sign up to get the premiums & settlements delivered to your inbox.

One year ago today, Albertans re-elected a strong UCP majority government to move Alberta forward.

Thanks to your support and hard work, our economy is thriving, with a balanced budget for the third year, an all-time high Heritage Fund, low taxes, reduced red tape, and

It was great to be in Blackfalds this morning to see the exciting progress being made at Dairy Innovation West!

Set to open in 2025, this state-of-the-art milk concentration plant will be the first facility of it’s kind in Canada, transforming raw milk into a new concentrated

What a pleasure to be at the Foothills 4-H District Show & Sale at the High River Agricultural Society society on Saturday afternoon! I was honored to recognize some outstanding members with this years Stockman's Awards, including:

Easton Flowers - Longview 4H
Kenzley Stanley - MillarvilleStockland

This week in Agri-news:

🌾 Tips for early season weed control in cereals
🌱 How to optimize seeding into good moisture
🦗 Scout for grasshoppers
🥩 Diving into the Beef Research Showcase
📈 Markets, events and more!

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Wet conditions did cause some seeding delays, but farmers were still able to make significant progress in the fields.

58% of major crops have been seeded across the province – up 25% from the previous report.

🌱 View the latest crop report: open.alberta.ca/dataset/a8632f…

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Very happy to be at the grand opening of a brand new business in Okotoks today - BG’s Design & Decor!

Congratulations to owner Beth Grainger on this exciting new chapter as she teams up with her daughter Nikolle, owner of Boy O’ Boy Flowers.

Make sure to check them out on McRae

Honoured to speak at the Central Alberta Economic Partnership event with Premier Danielle Smith and Ministers Adriana LaGrange Matt Jones RJ Sigurdson and Speaker Nathan Cooper.

CAEP represents over 45 municipalities and organizations and we will continue to work with

Alberta is attracting large-scale investment in value-added agricultural processing - a growing industry that would pay the price for the federal governments punitive Zero Plastics Waste Initiative.

Thank you to Nolan Dyck for highlighting how this initiative will drive up

Happy to join Minister Devin Dreeshen today to highlight the importance of meeting the unique needs of Alberta farmers.

The introduction of a farm-restricted Class 1 drivers license is going to benefit farm families across the province, help alleviate trucking shortages, and ensure

Great to meet with the Canola Council of Canada yesterday to discuss the importance of canola and biofuels in Alberta’s economy!

This week in Agri-News:

👨‍🌾 Agricultural societies helping wildfire evacuees
🐷 Small-scale swine disease surveillance project launched
🚫 New task force to stop invasive mussels
🌱 Canola basis provides market signals
📈 Markets, events and more!

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Altario School has secured funding to research sustainable cattle feed solutions. This initiative could revolutionize the beef industry and pave the way for a greener future!

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