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By Dori Modney/LethbridgeNewsNOW

Alberta Beef Producers GM provides latest drought update

Aug 5, 2021 | 2:43 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – During the first week of August, Brad Dubeau, general manager of Alberta Beef Producers (ABP), took time to provide the latest update on the drought situation, as it impacts farmers and ranchers.

Dubeau first noted that provincial and federal governments recently doubled the low-yield threshold to encourage Alberta grain farmers to divert salvageable crops for livestock feed.

“The Alberta water pumping program provides assistance to producers in securing adequate water supplies for domestic livestock for agricultural purposes. The government announced a 20 per cent reduction in premium costs for crop, pasture and forage insurance early this year, which protects against weather-related production loss.”

“We’ve also got the federal livestock tax deferral which allows farmers who are forced to sell part of their breeding herd due to drought or flooding in prescribed regions, to defer a portion of failed proceeds to the following year.”

Dubeau underscored the value of producers taking advantage of Farming the Web.

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“We want to remind producers that Farming the Web” is an online market place that connects Alberta buyers and sellers of agriculture items, including hay, feed and crops. The provincial government is collaborating with industry stakeholders to identify extraordinary circumstances that are not covered by existing programs and advocate for solutions. As well, ABP is working closely with provincial and federal governments, on details for ag-recovery.”

According to the ABP general manager, the premier has had a first-hand look at the impact of the drought.

“We’re looking forward to solutions that will be essential to maintain Alberta’s cow herds for all producers. We also want to remind producers that they can stay up-to-date on the changing conditions at ABPdaily.com And also remind them that they can download the app to stay abreast of everything that`s happening as we move through this difficult time.”