2004 News Releases

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	2004 News Releases


	December New pasture programs offer more flexibility for producers - December 31, 2004 $8 million available for Alberta's alternative livestock producers - December 29, 2004 Alberta reviews livestock marketing and brand inspection laws - December 17, 2004 Food bank donation made on behalf of rural Alberta - December 16, 2004 Cochrane leader honoured by Alberta 4-H Hall of Fame - December 13, 2004 November No News Releases in November due to Provincial Election October Crop Conditions as of October 21, 2004 - October 25, 2004 Alberta producers reaping benefits of CAIS program - October 18, 2004 Two farm loan programs made more flexible - October 18, 2004 Nominations accepted for first-ever farm direct marketing awards - October 15, 2004 Alberta's pesticide round up returns for third year - October 15, 2004 Crop Conditions as of October 7, 2004 - October 12, 2004 New ground broken for Alberta's agri-food entrepreneurs - October 6, 2004 Agricultural spirit alive in 2004 Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees - October 5, 2004 September Producers given more time to complete CAIS program applications - September 28, 2004 Registration forms for Alberta Fed Cattle Set Aside program available - September 24, 2004 Ag Minister commends quick action to eradicate rats in Calgary - September 23, 2004 Application forms for recently announced BSE programs now available - September 21, 2004 State-of-the-art lab a step forward for animal disease surveillance - September 15, 2004 Crop conditions as of September 9, 2004 - September 13, 2003 Alberta announces BSE go-forward strategy - September 10, 2004 New protocols will lead to increased marketing opportunities for elk and deer industry - September 2, 2004 August Come September, celebrate regional flavour with Dine Alberta - August 24, 2004 Crop Conditions as of August 13, 2004 - August 16, 2004 West Nile virus detected in an Alberta horse - August 10, 2004 Alberta responds to Auditor General's BSE recommendations - August 3, 2004 July 2004 Crop Conditions as of July 15, 2004 - July 19, 2004 CAIS program deadlines extended to July 31, 2004 - July 5, 2004 June 2004 Pioneering government-industry partnership bears fruit - June 24, 2004 CAIS Program advances reflect financial realities for agriculture producers - June 16, 2004 Province releases list of BSE compensation recipients - June 14, 2004 Deadlines for disaster and development loan programs extended to improve farm cash flow - June 7, 2004 May 2004 Crop Conditions as of May 20, 2004 - May 25, 2004 BSE program payments flowing to Alberta Producers - May 21, 2004 Spring 2004 stubble soil moisture levels - May 18, 2004 Canada-Alberta Environmental Farm Planning Program - May 10, 2004 Mannville 4-H teen receives Premier's Award - May 3, 2004 April 2004 Summer farm employment program offers young Albertans the chance to learn about agriculture - April 29, 2004 Deadline for Crop Insurance quickly approaching - April 15, 2004 Amendment expands mandate of 'Feeder Associations Guarantee Act' - April 1, 2004 Changes enable AFSC to facilitate more investment in rural initiatives - April 1, 2004 March 2004 Alberta producers to enjoy reduced water pumping rates - March 30, 2004 CAIS program provides needed cash-flow for Alberta producers - March 29, 2004 Alberta presents views on U.S. rule to reopen livestock trade - March 23, 2004 MLA report provides renewed focus on rural Alberta - March 17, 2004 New Farm Planning Services Now Available In Alberta - March 16, 2004 Ag report shows no unfair packer pricing because of BSE - March 11, 2004 MLA represents Alberta at tri-national agriculture meetings - March 9, 2004 Alberta invests $3 million into beef product development - March 9, 2004 Amendments to Agricultural Operation Practices Act introduced - March 8, 2004 New CD-ROM helps farmers focus on safety - March 3, 2004 February 2004 Deadline extension, one application means easier access to compensation for mature animals - February 26, 2004 Alberta announces details of steer and heifer program - February 20, 2004 Minister to discuss market access with U.S. counterparts - February 19, 2004 Deadline to buy hay insurance is February 29 - February 19, 2004 New chair named to Alberta's Agricultural Products Marketing Council - February 11, 2004 Alberta ready to ramp up BSE testing capacity - February 5, 2004 January 2004 Deadline for registration for mature animal programs extended - January 30, 2004 Alberta 2003 Crop Season in review - With Feed Availability Report - January 21, 2004 Deadline nearing for agriculture consumers applying for natural gas rebates - January 16, 2004 Deputy Premier to accompany Prime Minister on tour of provincial laboratory - January 15, 2004 RancHERs say "Thanks Alberta" for keeping beef on the table - January 14, 2004 $4.6 million in hail rebates to be mailed in late January - January 9, 2004 Canada's international risk status unchanged by second case of BSE - January 6, 2004

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