Resources for Alberta Producers During Dry Conditions

This site provides a central location for producers to visit for information and tools on business management and production issues for managing a farm during dry conditions and periods of business stress. Call the Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276) with questions or for more information.

News and Events

• Management Strategies for Cattle During Dry Conditions
• Nitrogen Management Strategies in Dry Conditions
• Agri-News
• Call of the Land
• Coming Events

Situation updates, maps and reports

• Agricultural Moisture Situation Updates
• AgroClimactic Information Service (ACIS)
• Alberta Crop Report

Planning and Preparing for Dry Conditions
To assist with decision-making during dry conditions, information and links are available through this page, or by calling the Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM (3276).

• Year-round Drought Management Decisions
• Agriculture Drought Risk Management Plan for Alberta
• More Planning and Preparing for Dry Conditions>>

Stress Management

• Alberta Health Services - Mental Health Resources

Business Management
Budgeting information and tools; economics and financial analysis; decision aids; market analysis and outlook; business management strategies.

• AgriProfit$ Business Analysis and Research Program
• AgriProfit$ Cropping Alternatives
• CropChoice$
• More Tools and Resources>>
• More Business Management>>

Water Management

• Remote Pasture Water Systems for Livestock
• Water Pumping Program
• Irrigation Management in Alberta
• Alberta Irrigation Management Manual
• IRRI-Cast: Crop Water Use Report
• Alberta Irrigation Management Mode (AIMM)
• Canadian Agricultural Partnership - Farm Water Supply Program

Livestock Management
Maintaining livestock productivity and health; livestock production options/alternatives; feed & fodder alternatives; forage & grazing alternatives.

• Drought on Grazing Livestock
• Management Strategies for Cattle during Dry Conditions
• More Livestock Management>>

Forage, Hay and Pasture Management
Managing pastures, forages and hay lands to enhance plant health to withstand water stress and help to minimize the herbage reductions.

• Calculating Grazing & Forage Needs
• Alberta Hay and Pasture Listings
• Foragebeef.ca
• Drought on Pastures and Rangelands
• More Forage, Hay and Pasture Management>>

Crop Management
Maintaining crop productivity and growth; crop production options/alternatives.

• Annual Crops for Silage
• Utilizing Annual Cereals for Livestock Feed
• Vegetative Control of Saline Seep Recharge
• More Crop Management>>

Programs & Services
Programs and services available to producers to help manage through periods of business stress

• Canadian Agricultural Partnership - Irrigation Efficiency
• Forms, Resources and Guides from AFSC
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Management Resources
• More Programs & Services>>

Wildfires
Wildfires are a hazard that can spring up quickly and cause damage to your farm or acreage. Minimize the risk and reduce potential damage for your family, property and animals. Report wildfires at 310-FIRE.

• Farm and Acreage Preparedness for Wildfires
• Alberta Wildfire (download the App) and Fire Bans websites
• Alberta Emergency Alerts (download the App)