In the past month or so, I’ve been to La Crete and Manning, Medicine Hat, Westfield (north of Foremost), and a field of canola 20 minutes southeast of Foremost.
As Alberta’s growing season moves into stage 2, AFSC clients need to be aware that preharvest inspections are required prior to putting a crop to another use.
During the growing and harvest seasons, producers often experience crop loss or ruin due to wildlife damage. To help producers address this business risk, Alberta’s government is providing (AFSC) ...
Applications open October 30 for the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program, providing livestock producers with up to $165 million to maintain breeding herds.
The governments of Alberta and Canada are providing $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme growing conditions.
The AgriStability program has reopened for late participation so producers affected by wildfires and drought can consider enrolling to manage business risks.
AFSC is adjusting the low yield allowance for 2023 to encourage farmers to put more poor-quality crops towards livestock feed in dry areas.
A partnership between the governments of Canada and Alberta will help beekeepers hit hard by extreme cold and varroa mites.
Producers can expect to see higher premiums for the 2023 crop year. The increase is mainly due to higher crop prices, more producers participating in the insurance program and impacts from the 2021 ...
Each summer Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) welcomes a number of summer students in a variety of roles. These students learn firsthand about AFSC, the agriculture industry, and of ...
Each year Alberta youth have a unique opportunity to explore some of the big issues facing food and agriculture while polishing their public speaking skills.
