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30th anniversary for BMO Farm Family Awards, MV County’s Packer Family among winners for 2026

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - July 10, 2026

For three decades southern Alberta farm families have been recognized through a partnership between BMO and the Calgary Stampede.

Something wicked this way comes: Alberta Canola reporting Cabbage Seedpod Weevil as far north as Lacombe

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - July 8, 2026

Alberta Canola is warning growers about a pest that could be expanding further into central parts of the province this year.

ABP raising the steaks for advocacy, promotion of beef industry at Calgary Stampede

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - July 2, 2026

The Calgary Stampede offers organizations such as Alberta Beef Producers a unique opportunity to sit at the head of the table because it puts agriculture in the public spotlight.

Bright start to 2026 for canola producers in Olds/Red Deer area

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - June 25, 2026

It has been a relatively uneventful year for local canola producers so far, if you didn't have seeding delays.

Herd that: ABP puts out call for producers to count elk

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - March 31, 2026

A producer-led elk population survey is being conducted by Alberta Beef Producers.

Talkin’ about traceability: Alberta Beef Producers form new working group

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - March 19, 2026

Taking a closer look at traceability is the goal of a new working group formed by Alberta Beef Producers.

Talking about traceability: Alberta Beef Producers schedule town hall meeting for March 2

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - February 26, 2026

A town hall meeting is set for Monday, March 2nd for Alberta Beef Producers to discuss the important topic of traceability.

ABP AGM coming to Calgary in March

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - February 18, 2026

The main decision making forum for the year ahead is just around the corner for Alberta Beef Producers. Their annual general meeting is at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Calgary on March 3rd.

Alberta Beef Producers annual general meeting set for March 3 in Calgary

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - February 5, 2026

Zone meetings for beef producers in the province kicked off last month with stops in places including Grande Prairie, Barrhed, Olds, and Cochrane.

ABP producer meeting at Olds College on January 27

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - January 7, 2026

Alberta Beef Producers are ringing in the new year with a little more cowbell.

Net farm income down, according to Stats Canada

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - December 4, 2025

New numbers from Statistics Canada show a tough year for Canadian farmers in 2024.

ABP hosting webinar on November 17, nomination deadline approaching for delegates

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - November 14, 2025

Alberta Beef Producers are holding a webinar next week in the wake of a case of bovine tuberculosis late last year that touched about 140 herds in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Olds College students in Europe checking out ‘new and innovative products’ at Agritechnica

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - November 10, 2025

Olds College of Agriculture and Technology has a contingent in Germany right now attending the world's leading trade fair for ag machinery.

Right time, right place, right location: Agri-Trade in Red Deer from November 5-7

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - November 3, 2025

Agri-Trade brings innovation, new technology and equipment, expertise, plus networking opportunities to Westerner Park this week.

Busy summer season winding down for ORE

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - September 17, 2025

Just a couple of Olds Farmers Markets are left as part of the Olds Regional Exhibition's summer season.

Ag Smart 2025 promising a look into the future of agriculture

Agriculture Galen Hartviksen - July 25, 2025

An annual gathering of agriculture and technology is scheduled for next week, as Ag Smart 2025 runs from July 29th through 31st at Olds College.