ALBERTA UPDATE

Here we are again at the start of another farming year, albeit late here in central Alberta. The last of the snow in the yard and laneway was finally cleared by May 1st, but sheltered areas along the north side of the farm’s tree line are still wet and muddy – not conducive for an optimum seedbed. Personally, as of today (May 6th), I haven’t even started spring cultivations!

There’s only been minimal seeding of peas in Westlock County with points east, particularly in neighbouring Provinces of Saskatchewan and