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The Field Crop Development Centre at Lacombe. Photo: Alberta Barley video screengrab.

Alberta barley breeding centre relaunched

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News March 22, 2024

"Western Crop Innovations will carry on the Field Crop Development Centre’s substantial legacy, ensuring its work is addressing the issues farmers are facing in the fields," said RJ Sigurdson, Alberta's minister of agriculture and irrigation in a news release Wednesday.

Weather

Prairie forecast: Is winter making one last push?

Issued March 20, covering March 20-27, 2024

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News March 20, 2024

A sprawling Arctic high pressure system is poised to dominate the region, ushering in colder-than-normal temperatures reminiscent of January's grip, but not as cold. While cold snaps this time of year often bring snow, the prevailing high pressure suggests storm activity will largely skirt the area, save for southern and southwestern Alberta where significant snowfall is anticipated.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market adjusts to lower supplies

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 19, 2024

Western Canadian prices for backgrounded replacements were $2 to $4 higher than last week. Lower flesh yearlings were valued $3 to $8 above week-ago levels. Prices for calves under 800 pounds were up $3 to $7 compared to seven days earlier with noted strength in feeders under 600 pounds.

A view of Oldman River which flows into the Oldman Reservoir, which according to local news media is at its lowest point in 30 years, near Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada March 15, 2024. REUTERS/Todd Korol

General, Reuters

Farmers, oil drillers in parched Alberta brace for water shortage

Drought could cause double-digit declines in Alberta's wheat yields, data suggests

By Nia Williams, Reuters, Rod Nickel, GFM Network News March 18, 2024

Drought in Alberta is stretching into its fourth year and farmers and oil companies are planning for water restrictions that threaten production of wheat, beef and crude.

Weather

Prairie forecast: Very warm west, mild but a little unsettled east

Issued March 13, covering March 13 to 20

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News March 13, 2024

The cold weather has also been replaced by above average temperatures. The question I have been hearing the most is--has spring arrived or is there still a bit of winter left to be felt?

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Yearling price trend stalls while calves ratchet higher

Larger players aggressively securing lightweight calves on expectations of low yearling supplies

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 12, 2024

Western Canadian feedlots are carrying sufficient numbers for the time being and feeding margins remain deep in red ink on unhedged cattle. Secondly, carcass weights are sharply above year-ago levels and Alberta finishing lots are backed up with market-ready supplies.

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Alberta renewable ban could hurt $11 bln in investments, says study

Farmland-protecting approach puts province at loggerheads with federal Liberals' green energy plans

By Reuters, GFM Network News March 11, 2024

Canadian province Alberta's ban on some renewable projects could hurt $11.1 billion in investments and stall up to 6.3 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind power capacity, a study said on Monday.

Markets

Feed grain weekly outlook: Growers looking at the skies, prices

Barley prices should decline in later spring as growers sell, analyst says

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News March 7, 2024

Despite recent weather bringing much-needed moisture into southern Alberta, dryness remains a concern in the region weeks before the start of seeding.

News, News Roundup, Weather

Alberta forms drought advisory committee

News Roundup from the March 2024 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Alex McCuaig March 6, 2024

Glacier FarmMedia – Alberta has struck a new drought advisory committee as some provincial rivers reach record low levels, reservoirs remain below capacity and mountain snowpacks continue to be under historical averages. The province says at least parts of the province are facing risks of severe drought conditions in part due to warm and dry […] Read more

Grain bins in a Saskatchewan field. (MysticEnergy/iStock/Getty Images)

Weather

Prairie forecast: Stormy start in the east, warming in the west

Issued March 6, covering March 6 to 13, 2024

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News March 6, 2024

After what was probably the biggest storm system of the winter, it looks like this forecast period will see a break from the active weather for the most part.

U.S. livestock: Cattle markets up ahead of report

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall after Trump-Xi call

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids slightly decline

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle markets up ahead of report

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall after Trump-Xi call

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids slightly decline

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Alberta barley breeding centre relaunched

Prairie forecast: Is winter making one last push?

Klassen: Feeder market adjusts to lower supplies

Farmers, oil drillers in parched Alberta brace for water shortage

Prairie forecast: Very warm west, mild but a little unsettled east

Klassen: Yearling price trend stalls while calves ratchet higher

Alberta renewable ban could hurt $11 bln in investments, says study

Feed grain weekly outlook: Growers looking at the skies, prices

Alberta forms drought advisory committee

Prairie forecast: Stormy start in the east, warming in the west

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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