On The Edge
Discovery of Sorghum Gene that Controls Bird Feeding Could Help Protect Crops A single gene in sorghum controls bird feeding behaviour by simultaneously regulating the production of bad-tasting molecules and… Read More
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Alberta Farmers and the Federal Fuel Charge
“The Alberta Ag-Info Centre is receiving calls about exemptions for Alberta farmers under the federal carbon tax that will take effect in the new year,” says Dean Dyck, farm business… Read More
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
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
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
AFC Amalgamation
In October 2019, the membership of the Agriculture and Food Council of Alberta voted to amalgamate with the Alberta Rural Development Network, effective November 1, 2019. The transition is actively… Read More
Canola Quality With Winter Or Spring Harvest
Combining canola after the ground has frozen can work fairly well, especially for standing crop. In fact, when putting ice and snow covered canola plants through the combine, colder temperatures… Read More
