As of August 16, 17 rural municipalities in Alberta have already declared an Agriculture Disaster due to dry conditions, more are expected for the 2025 growing season.
Greenview County Declares Agriculture Disaster For Livestock Industry
July 8, 2025 - "The Municipal District of Greenview has declared an Agricultural Disaster specific to the livestock sector in response to worsening drought conditions. The ongoing lack of precipitation over the past year, compounded by minimal spring runoff, has left pastures and hay lands severely depleted. These lands have shown no significant recovery due …
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Low Water Reserves Trigger Agriculture Disaster in MD Pincher Creek
MD Pincher Creek has declared an agriculture disaster due to low water reserves and insufficient rainfall. The dry spring has severely affected soil moisture levels, with over 50% of livestock producers facing water shortages. Recent rains improved surface moisture slightly but did not alleviate overall drought conditions impacting crop and livestock health.
Insights from the ASB Spring Townhall Meeting
The ASB Grant Program has been renewed with $66.4 million allocated, supporting municipal agricultural services. The Weed Act Review progresses with updates to regulations prioritized. Actions to manage wild boar and veterinary shortages are underway, while new regulations protect agricultural lands from renewable projects. Emergency season challenges due to drought are being monitored.
Central Contact for Weed Control and Pests Act
Resolution 5-25 Resolution 5-25 asks that "the Ministers of Energy, Environment and Ag work collaboratively to establish a central point of contact for identifying landholder to send communication to industry and government agencies for matters related to agriculture legislation. This would involve municipalities sending notices and other communications regarding the Acts to a central government …
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Wild Boar in Alberta: Understanding the Risks and Potential Changes
Resolution 5-24: Wild Boar and the Alberta Agricultural Pests Act Wild boar represent a significant threat to agriculture and ecological landscapes. Jurisdictions across Canada and the US are reevaluating their policies around management of wild boar farms in light of significant risks to disease spread in wild and domestic herds. “Given the threat of wild …
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Weeds on Wellsites Update
The Weeds On Wellsites working group met on March 26, 2025. The meeting was planned to coincide with the release of the Mature Assets Strategy (MAS) report, however the report was delayed and not released until April 3, 2025. At the meeting Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI) staff discussed their involvement in the Mature Asset Strategy …
ASBPC meets with Deputy Minister at RMA Spring Convention
On March 17, 2025, the ASB Provincial Committee met in person and hosted several delegations including the Deputy Minster (DM) Jason Hale, and Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) John Conrad. The Committee touched on a number of topics stemming from the active resolutions as well as current events. Here are a few highlights. Main Concerns with …
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Call for Feedback on Farm Saved Seed
The ASB Provincial Committee is looking for feedback from ASBs and the farmers they represent on a draft position statement supporting farmer's right to save seed. Just prior to COVID the CFIA announced public engagements on the Seed Regulation Modernization that would bring Canada in line with global standards. Early in-person engagements sparked controversy and …
Bill C293 An Act respecting pandemic prevention and preparedness – a threat to livestock production
***Example letter to Senators added November 20, 2024 Bill C293 would require the Federal Minister of Health to create a pandemic prevention and preparedness plan that includes: "(l) after consultation with the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Minister of Industry and provincial governments, provide for measures to (i) reduce the risks posed by antimicrobial resistance, …
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