Canadian farmers across Alberta agreed to use less water this summer to combat the ongoing drought.
The northern nation’s latest drought monitor shows the province is consumed with drought for the fourth consecutive year. Crops and pasture lands are facing anywhere from abnormal to exceptional levels of dryness.
Alberta’s Environmental Minister says water license holders have signed a new memorandum of understanding covering four river basins. Municipalities will voluntarily reduce water consumption by 5 to 10 percent, while industries will use the minimum amount needed for reliable operations. Irrigation districts have also agreed to use less.
The last time the province initiated water-sharing negotiations was in 2001 and as of now, there appears to be more water available now compared to then.
Here are the top agriculture news headlines from RFD-TV News today (Thursday, March 6, 2025) and the top trending stories on RFD-TV News.
March 06, 2025 01:48 PM
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RFD-TV Ag Law & Tax Expert Roger McEowen takes a look back at some of the biggest changes in ag and tax law from last year while looking ahead at what further developments could be in store for 2025.
February 27, 2025 02:08 PM
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January 29, 2025 12:37 PM
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Starting February 1, 2025, new regulations take effect that will expand the HPA to all breeds of horse and all types of horse events, including 4-H events.
January 07, 2025 12:09 PM
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BOI reaches the Supreme Court.
January 03, 2025 11:38 AM
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December 10, 2024 12:03 PM
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The University of Missouri takes us along to see how their Center for Regenerative Agriculture is helping farmers implement new, environmentally sustainable practices.
December 05, 2024 12:55 PM
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