Alberta farmers can now list standing crop on the provincial hay and pasture listings.
A new category, called Standing Annual Crop, has been added to the lists so farmers can sell crops for livestock feed.
Alberta Agriculture farm business management specialist Ted Nibourg said in a news release that livestock feed is much needed this year in drought-stricken areas of the province, and some farmers have sub-standard crops that could suit the purpose.
“The alternative uses can include grazing, greenfeed or silage. This year’s dry conditions in parts of the province, along with recent hail storms, have resulted in crops either failing to make it to the bin or having such a wide range of maturity that it is virtually impossible to make grade,” said Nibourg.
The new listing can be found under the general store heading on the Alberta Agriculture website.
Farmers can enter the necessary information online or contact the provincial Ag Info Centre.
The new category had 12 listings as of Aug. 27 for crop ranging from standing wheat, barley and oats to crop mixes, including canola.
