May 25, 2026 News

AFSC extending seeding dates for the 2026 crop year

Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) is extending the recommended seeding dates in the North East, North West and Peace regions for several crops for the 2026 growing season only due to above-average snowfall in April, prolonged winter conditions and ongoing spring rainfall. These conditions have resulted in excessive soil moisture, particularly in central, eastern and northern Alberta, and have delayed seeding operations.

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Straight Hail Insurance 2026

For crop producers, there are few things as devastating as a hailstorm. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) provides Straight Hail Insurance so you can secure peace of mind in knowing your assets are protected from one of Mother Nature’s most damaging elements.

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AFSC offers annual, perennial and hail insurance; farm and agribusiness loans; livestock price insurance; and farm income stabilization options. We are proud of our role in the ag industry and look forward to working with you.

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June 30, 2026 Income Stabilization

AgriStability: Last day to submit 2025 program year forms (without penalty). Login to AFSC Connect to complete.

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June 30, 2026 Apiary Insurance

Honey Insurance: Last day to return hives to their primary location and file Report of Producing Hives and Hive Yard Location forms.

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July 15, 2026 Crop Insurance

Perennial Crop Insurance: Last day to file Report of Hay and Report of Timothy Hay in Storage Prior to Harvest.

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AgriStability heavy weight cattle prices for 2024 and 2025 republished
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