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There’s a Revolution Going on in the Hybrid Rye Space and Alberta is Playing a Big Role
ABOVE: SU Performer hybrid fall rye from Saaten-Union. Photo courtesy FP Genetics Hybrid rye seed production is in...
Alberta Grains has Picked a New Interim Research Director
Alberta Grains announces the appointment of Jeremy Boychyn as its interim director of research while continuing to...
There are 3 Triggers That will Make the Province Declare a Drought Emergency
The province has released it 2024 Drought Response Plan which will help guide Alberta through any and all drought...
Drought Fears Tempered by Optimism as Moisture Arrives in Some Seed Growing Regions
PICTURED ABOVE: An irrigated hybrid canola seed field on Specialty Seeds Ltd. in Bow Island, Alta. Photo: Will Van...
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Seed Analysts are an Ally in Mitigating the Effects of Mechanical Damage
So far this year, I've noticed a distinct change in the levels of mechanical damage to seeds compared to last year....
Trying to Deal with the New Normal? A Seed Lab Can Help
Of all the buzzwords I have heard lately, one that sticks with me is: “the new normal.” What we’re experiencing today...
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Molecular: More Than Meets The Eye
Testing that delves into what you can’t see. Most seed testing is based on what you can see — distinguishing visual...
Solving Soil’s Microscopic Mysteries: Introduction to Metagenomics
Like your gut microbiome, the soil counterpart is composed of all the microorganisms (or “microbes”) that live there....
How to Feed More Cattle from your Unique Acres
Shrinking margins and high land costs mean making money in farming is harder than ever. For exactly that reason, one...
Innovating to Help with the Growing Demand for Canola
With spring just around the corner, I’m getting excited as I get more calls about the start of seeding season. Spring...
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