Heavy-handed treatment of ranchers on provincial water registrations

Letters sent out right before Christmas indicated that water licence applications from 2001 and earlier were not complete and further information was being requested to complete the process or even that the file was being closed. The issue that is arising is the letter suggests that the landowner can reapply for a new licence, but Sec. 73 (4)(d) of the legislation states that the right to apply for traditional agricultural water use expired on Dec. 31, 2001. Click here to read more.

Experts say ranching done right improves environment and wildlife habitat

Temple Grandin writes on the habitat services provided by ranchers. This is why wildlife are found on managed grazing ecosystems - because it is good habitat as a result of the stewardship of the rancher. Click here to read more.

Farmers fear federal climate policy could hurt their industry

With the carbon sequestration and storage in agricultural lands (includes both crop and pasture) not given value in the market, farmers could pay despite the net carbon footprint of the industry being on the side of overall sequestration. Click here to read more.

Oil and gas firms ask farmers for cheaper land lease rates

Both the Action Surface Rights group and the Farmers' Advocate Office of Alberta are advising farmers not to give in to pressure from oil and gas companies. Click here to read more.

Alberta plans birth control strategy for feral horses

March 10, 2016 – The Western Producer

The latest strategy to control Alberta's wild horses was outlined at the AGLA AGM

Ranchers worry about returning bison to Banff

March 10, 2016 – The Western Producer

The major concern is that Plains bison established in Banff National Park will get out of the park and spread disease to cattle

Survey info to help determine lease rental rate

March 3, 2016 – The Western Producer

Alberta's new rent framework will hinge on cost of production survey and will take into account cattle price fluctuations