Gene editing and climate change were major topics on the agenda at this year’s meeting of the Prairie Grain Development Committee. When federal research scientist Tom Fetch opened a copy of National Geographic a few months ago, he knew then what the topic of this...
New seeding rate and plant stand calculators from the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) will help canola growers set an accurate seeding rate that balances the good start canola needs with their profitability goals and appetite for risk. “The tools at canolacalculator.ca...
Olds College, Agri-Trade Equipment Expo, Olds Regional Exhibition and dmg::events (Canada) Inc. are partnering to develop and organize a new Precision Seeding Field Demonstration showcase at Olds College. The season-long demonstration will feature contributions from...
The first variety from Limagrain Cereals Research Canada’s (LCRC) cereal breeding program has been recommended for interim registration. GP202 is a Canadian Western Special Purpose (CWSP) wheat that boasts high yields and the lowest accumulated DON levels among...
One of the most widely requested publications from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF), the Crop Protection book, also known as the “Blue Book” in industry circles, is now available for 2017. “Revised annually, the Blue Book includes the most up-to-date information...
