Rain and cold push Alberta bean yields off course
Southern Alberta growers face a delayed spring with persistent rain and cold. Bean crops near Taber are 10 days to two weeks behind, and some fields may not sprout at all. The insurance deadline for beans passed amid ongoing wet weather, rotting seeds and tight irrigation. A hot summer is needed to salvage any average yield.
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MD Taber Delays Local Emergency Declaration Amid Heavy Alberta Rain
M D of Taber has not declared a local state of emergency despite extreme rainfall totaling about 280 millimetres since April 16. Officials note the area faces significant agricultural and residential damage and have applied for Disaster Recovery Assistance Program aid while pressing the province for relief.
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Taber Weather Keeps Stormwater In Check Says Mayor
Town of Taber reports no emergency declaration as neighboring municipalities consider states of emergency. Mayor Ray Bryant says stormwater systems handle recent rain, with no sewer back-ups and limited basement flooding. Upgraded infrastructure improves capacity though spring maintenance lags in parks. No rain forecast yet for next week per Weather Network.
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