Ag News

The optimism is present for a good season in the Beef and Cattle sectors in the Northwest. The Peace Country Beef and Forage Association has that forecast heading into the late Spring and Early Summer of 2025.

They are set for a busy Spring and Summer in the Peace Region. The Lesser Slave Watershed Council has many events on the calendar in the next few months, that target all ages to enjoy. Field Trip

Farmers and ranchers are hitting the fields, as the start of seeding season is underway in the Peace Region. Last year’s dry and smoky conditions played a factor in production, but it was a record-setting time during

The equipment is here, and now the production can begin. Smoky River Decortication is getting towards the production stage of their plant in Donnelly. The installation process will be taking place this month, with full-time manufacturing set

Grant money is being given to a relatively new program at Northwestern Polytechnic. $195,000 is part of the Results Driven Agriculture Research grant geared at protecting honey bees at the National Bee Diagnostic Center in Beaverlodge, for

Farmers and ranchers are thinking about getting into the field for seeding season, with the weather being half-decent right now. However, making sure safety is the biggest priority is on the minds of officials, with concerns to

Residents in the Peace Region get a choice one, the other, or both this weekend during Trade Show season. Beside the Manning Regional Expo happening, the 28th annual Clear Hills County Agricultural Trade Show takes place on

Technology in the agricultural industry is becoming quite mainstream in this day and age. With that, more and more farmers and ranchers are evolving their processes by incorporating the latest in technology; like drones, to stay ahead

With the growing and seeding seasons right around the corner, farmers are starting to think about the jobs, the tasks at-hand, and the hope for a successful season. Having said that, safety is on the minds of

They are gathering to relay strategies, heading into the upcoming Growing Season. SARDA Ag. Research is hosting a series of Grower’s meetings, that started this week. The morning events will feature guest speakers, strategies, networking and fellowship

It’s the first major Trade show of the year in the Peace Region for everyone to enjoy. The 2025 Peace Country Classic Ag. show is set to go Thursday through Saturday at Evergreen Park in Grande Prairie

They are preparing farmers for the season ahead, and they’re starting at ground level. The 2025 Below Ground Soil Health Conference is set to go tomorrow at the Legion ibn Grimshaw. The Peace Region Living Lab is

Final preperations are being made to discuss water in the Peace Region. The Water Management in Alberta’s Boreal conference is getting ready to go next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Pomeroy Hotel in Grande Prairie. Peatland restoration,

It’s a gathering of empowerment for women in the farming community. The Northern Women in Ag. Conference is getting set to go February 20th and 21st at the Dunvegan Inn and Suites in Fairview. It’s a two-day

Financial aid is now available for producers in the Peace Region to help maintain projects long-term. The Provincial Government is offering the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program, to offer funding that could see all eligible expenses covered to

It may be winter, but preparation is beginning for the upcoming watershed season in the Northwest. The Lesser Slave Watershed Council getting ready for the 2025 year, with optimism on some big events that are happening in

They are opening up registration for a popular event happening in the Peace Region. The annual SARDA Ag. Research Agriculture Trade Show has been set up to run March 27-29 at the Regional Complex in Falher. Over