6 | Advancing Seed in Alberta Greetings MINISTER CARLIER Fall 2018 PUBLISHED BY 403-313 Pacific Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3A 0M2 PRINTED IN CANADA (204) 453-1965 Email: [email protected] PUBLISHER shawn.brook MANAGING EDITORS michelle.clarke, lindsay.hoffman EDITORIAL julie.deering, marc.zienkiewicz CONTRIBUTORS marc.airhart, kari.belanger, treena.hein, julienne.isaacs, janet.kanters, carolyn.king, alex.martin, dana.yates ADVERTISING SALES: craig.armstrong, sam.mostafa, dean.french MARKETING theresa.kurjewicz, andres.jaramillo CREATIVE lesley.nakonechny, kyle.dratowany, theresa.kurjewicz CIRCULATION dean.french The Alberta Seed Guide makes no expressed or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise, concerning the use of any product and assumes no liability for any injury or damage, direct or consequential, incurred from the use of such products or services therein. Federal, Provincial, and Municipal laws and regulations supersede the information contained herein. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to the Winnipeg office: Issues Ink 403-313 Pacific Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3A 0M2 PRINTED IN CANADA INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING? Please direct all sales or distribution inquiries to dean.french at (204) 453-1965 ext 824 or via email at [email protected] Reproduction in whole, or in part, is prohibited without written permission from the publisher. Publications Mail Agreement No. 40030841 ON behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure as Minister of Agriculture and Forestry to extend greetings to the readers of the Alberta Seed Guide. This edition focuses on the theme the Innovation Equation — demonstrating the value and importance of plant breeding and delivering improved crop varieties. The long-term success of our agriculture industry relies on a strong commitment to innovation, research and development, environmental stewardship and sustainability. Through valuable tools like the Alberta Seed Guide, producers can stay connected and up-to-date about the latest developments in crop science and agricultural practices that result in enhanced quality and efficiency of production. Agriculture continues to be an enormous contributor to our communities and our provincial economy, generating exports of over $11 billion last year and employing over 75,000 Albertans. It is important to note that Alberta’s crop market receipts were a record $6.9 billion last year — and it all starts with top quality seed. Thank you to the Alberta Seed Growers and the Alberta Seed Processors for their dedication to Alberta’s agricultural producers and the production of this important resource. I extend my sincere wishes for your continued success. Oneil Carlier Minister Agriculture and Forestry kelly.chambers, executive director, 5030-50 St. Lacombe, AB T4L 1W8 Ph: (403) 325-0081 Email: [email protected] monica.klaas, general manager, 5030-50th St. Lacombe, AB T4L 1W8 Office: (403) 489-9999 Fax: (888) 446-5853 [email protected]