Insights and Stories on Alberta

Feb. 29, 2024 at 5:02 pm CST

The Western Canadian feed market remains under pressure, with barley bids stuck in a steady downtrend.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 28, 2024 at 12:56 pm CST

Alberta will ban renewable power projects on prime agricultural land and erect buffer zones to ensure wind turbines do not spoil scenic views, the provincial government said on Wednesday.

By David Ljunggren, Reuters

Feb. 28, 2024 at 9:47 am CST

Cold Arctic air has invaded the Prairies much to many people’s surprise. We have gotten so used to mild spring-like weather that some people may be put off that winter has returned. For those who read my last column, this type of weather shouldn't be surprising since we are now moving into what can be the snowiest time of the year.

By Daniel Bezte

Feb. 27, 2024 at 8:47 am CST

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling or backgrounded steers prices were quoted $5 to $8 higher; yearling or backgrounded heifers were unchanged to $4 higher. Calves were trading $4 to as much as $10 higher.

By Jerry Klassen

Feb. 26, 2024 at 9:19 am CST

The weather models are coming into agreement with up coming storm system. The low was forecasted to develop over southern Alberta on Sunday with widespread snow developing to the north and west of the low. This placed the Edmonton region in the main snow band with 10 or so centimetres forecasted to fall across this region. The snow should move out quickly on Monday as cold arctic air pours southwards behind the low dropping temperatures to below average, but only for a couple of day.

By Daniel Bezte