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Silage bagging ratesNorth East Alberta
Custom silage bagging in North East Alberta typically costs $16.50 per tonne: the median of 6 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2016–2018, with the middle half between $9.19 and $16.50 per tonne. Source: Alberta Custom Rates Survey, via PrairieRates.ca.
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Typical charge in North East Alberta
$16.50/tonne
Median of 6 surveyed charges, 2016–2018
Low (25th pct)
$9.19
High (75th pct)
$16.50
Rates over time ($/tonne)
Median charge per year, with the middle 50% of charges shaded.
These are surveyed rates: what Alberta producers and custom operators reported actually charging, by county (Alberta Custom Rates Survey, Government of Alberta). Some are “good neighbour” rates. Alberta hasn’t published a newer survey. How we source data
By county
$/tonne, surveys 2014–2018. Click a column to sort; linked counties have their own page.
| Beaver County | 3 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Camrose County | 3 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
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Individual charges, 2014–2018
Each row is one operator’s reported charge (repeats from later surveys shown once), linked to its source PDF page.
| Beaver County | $16.50 | Sp John Deere forage harvester, tandem trucks, Ag-Bag 10' Cost of bag included; hauling up to 2 miles; plus Beaver County CH, Bag motorized bagger; 10'x150', 200' or 250' bag $1.00/loaded mile over 2 miles | |
| Camrose County | $16.50 | Sp John Deere forage harvester, tandem trucks, Ag-Bag 10' Cost of bag included; hauling up to 2 miles; plus Camrose County CH, Bag motorized bagger; 10'x150', 200' or 250' bag $1.00/loaded mile over 2 miles | |
| Beaver County | $16.50 | Sp John Deere forage harvester, tandem trucks, Ag-Bag 10' Cost of bag included; hauling up to 2 miles; Beaver County CH, Bag motorized bagger; 10'x150', 200' or 250' bag plus $1.00/loaded mile over 2 miles | |
| Camrose County | $16.50 | Sp John Deere forage harvester, tandem trucks, Ag-Bag 10' Cost of bag included; hauling up to 2 miles; Camrose County CH, Bag motorized bagger; 10'x150', 200' or 250' bag plus $1.00/loaded mile over 2 miles | |
| Beaver County | $6.75 | Beaver County Bag Ag-Bag 10' motorized bagger; 10'x150', 200' or 250' bag Cost of bag included | |
| Camrose County | $6.75 | Camrose County Bag Ag-Bag 10' motorized bagger; 10'x150', 200' or 250' bag Cost of bag included |
Common questions
How much does custom silage bagging cost in North East Alberta?
Custom silage bagging in North East Alberta typically costs $16.50 per tonne: the median of 6 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2016–2018, with the middle half between $9.19 and $16.50 per tonne. Charges flagged as data errors are left out. Alberta's survey last ran in 2018, so add for inflation and fuel; recent farmer reports are on PrairieRates.ca.
Does the silage bagging rate include the operator and fuel?
Custom rates are normally quoted with the operator, but extras vary. Of the 6 recent charges in Alberta's survey notes for North East Alberta, few mention fuel separately. If a quote doesn't say, confirm fuel and travel before the job starts.
How current are these rates?
They come from the Government of Alberta's custom rates surveys, 2004–2018; Alberta has not published a newer survey. PrairieRates adds anonymous 2026 reports from farmers and custom operators, shown separately once a county has three or more. Data last updated October 12, 2026.
Cite this page
PrairieRates. “Silage bagging custom rates, North East Alberta.” Data: Government of Alberta, Alberta Custom Rates Survey. Updated October 12, 2026. https://prairierates.ca/alberta/silage-bagging/north-east