Wet weather in the northern half of Alberta and dry weather in the south delayed harvest across the province during the week ended Aug. 19, 2025.
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Alberta Crop Report: Two sides of the same weather coin
Opposite weather delays harvest operations
Alberta Crop Report: Harvest begins in the province
Variable crop conditions across Alberta
The harvest began in Alberta during the week ended Aug. 12, 2025 amidst variable conditions across the province.
Alberta marks 75 years of rat-free status
The province’s Rat Control Program has helped make it one of the few rat-free zones in the world
Alberta is one of the few places left in the world who can claim being rat free, saving farmers from the invasive pest through the Rat Control Program.
Prairie forecast: Unsettled weather to continue
Forecast prepared August 13, covering August 13 to 20, 2025
For this forecast period it looks like the active pattern that developed last week will continue with a couple of lows forecasted to impact parts of the Prairies.
Alberta Beef Producers announces withdrawal from Canadian Cattle Association
ABP to conclude its membership with CCA, effective July 1, 2026
Alberta Beef Producers announced its withdrawal from the Canadian Cattle Association, effective July 1, 2026.
Klassen: Strong demand supports feeder complex
For the week ending August 9, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5 to $10 higher on average. Many weight categories notched fresh record highs. Ontario demand was evident across western Canada for calves and yearlings.
Alberta Crop Report: Scattered rains, crop conditions
Central region crops fare best
Scattered showers resulted in variable crop conditions in Alberta as of Aug. 5, 2025.
Prairie forecast: Merging lows bring plenty of chances for rain
Forecast issued Aug. 6, covering Aug. 6 to 13, 2025
For this forecast period we start with a small but fairly potent area of low pressure lifting northwards through Manitoba. Meanwhile, weak high pressure is covering Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Klassen: Feeder market in price discovery mode
For the week ending August 2, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to as much as $10 higher. Quality yearling packages off grass were up as much as $15 in some cases. Prices for similar weight cattle were quite variable across the Prairies, which made the market hard to define. The market appears to be in price discovery mode for the grass yearling market.
Alberta Crop Report: Higher-than-average yields expected
Cool temperatures, rains support projections
Cooler temperatures and rainfall in Alberta supported projected higher-than-normal crop yields, according to the province's crop report released on Aug. 1, 2025.
