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Wheat Growers Launch NoFarmCarbonTax Petition

With the new federal cabinet being sworn in, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers are launching a new “NoFarmCarbonTax” petition and website. A letter has been sent to the Federal Minister… Read More

Tackling Trade Disruptions

Crop value chains are working hard to meet customer needs and keep markets open for Canadian crops. With exports being so crucial to the success of Canadian agriculture, the current… Read More

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Brevant High-Yielding Canola Seeds Deliver Disease Resistance

Diseases like clubroot and blackleg continue to put pressure on canola crops in western Canada, spreading across the Prairies. Experts advise farmers to include clubroot resistant canola hybrids in their… Read More

Rail Service Strike: Immediate Detrimental Effect On The Canola Industry’s Ability To Supply

Alberta Canola is very concerned about the labour stoppage at Canadian National Railway and the detrimental impact it will have on farmers and jobs in Alberta.  Alberta Canola Chair John… Read More

Starting from Scratch

In the cannabis sphere, genetics is only the beginning as breeders work to understand the plant and create the next generation of seed. Greg Baute has a problem. It’s one… Read More

Opening Doors to International Markets

Canada’s highly-regarded certified seed is creating all kinds of international opportunities for seed producers and sellers in this country. Industry experts say the Canadian brand gives buyers a sense of… Read More

The Rise of Pulses

According to Robyne Bowness Davidson, a pulse research scientist at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) in Lacombe, Alta., there is huge opportunity for the pulse industry due to demand for… Read More

Alberta Canola Director Nomination Results

The call for nominations for farmers to serve on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission resulted in two canola producers being re-elected by acclamation, while elections… Read More

Alberta Barley Announces Results of its Nomination Period, Including New Directors

Following the November 1 deadline for nominations, Alberta Barley welcomes new and returning directors, and will be holding an election in region 3 to fill another director position. Representing all… Read More

Seed: Try New Genetics Every Year

Having diversity in canola variety genetics will improve the resilience of the farm over time. The weed management message, “If it works, change it”, should apply to genetics and disease… Read More

Green Seed – Common Questions

What causes high green? Most green seed issues result when heavy frost hits canola before the seeds mature. This permanently stops the chlorophyll-clearing process and locks in green. Nothing can… Read More