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Alberta ag minister Carlier downed in UCP win

Research funding agency run by farmers closes its doors
Board votes to shut down Alberta Crop Industry Development Fund after funding dries up

Long-running cattle checkoff battle may be coming to an end
An agreement on an industry development fund is key to a tentative deal between Alberta Beef Producers and cattle feeders

Buckle up — workplace safety rules may be in for a rough ride
Mandatory seatbelt use is among several ‘pretty big’ regulations that don’t make sense, says the AgCoalition

Alberta rancher, advocate James Hargrave, 34

UNHARVESTED ACRES: Farmers scrambling to avert a second wreck
If your crop is a writeoff you need an insurance assessment — but you need to get out on the land to get a sample first

New board put in charge of province’s scandal-plagued crop insurer
Many well-known faces in the ag community are on the new board of the Agricultural Financial Services Corporation

The Big Wreck: One million unharvested acres
The financial hit will be huge and getting rid of those damaged crops could delay seeding and put this year’s crop at risk

Have your say on employment standards and labour relations regulations
Two reports — one for employment standards, one for labour relations — will be available for public comment until April 3

Province ups funding for energy efficiency projects on farms
Farm groups welcome additional funding but say ‘work still needs to be done’ to reduce impact of carbon tax