After consultations with farmers, industry and key partners in the agriculture sector earlier this year, the Alberta government announced the creation of Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), a non-profit, arm’s-length agriculture… Read More
The Alberta government announced on March 26 that it will be provide $74.7 million in disaster assistance for claim payments for the 2019-2020 fiscal year following last growing season’s unfavourable… Read More
Below is a list of updates from provincial producer organizations in regards to COVID-19 information. This page will be updated when new information is available. Alberta Seed Processors Alberta Seed… Read More
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council has developed a website with resources to help agricultural business deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes the latest information, recommendations, employee management tips,… Read More
As borders close and priorities shift in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta Barley and the Alberta Wheat Commission are calling on the government to prioritize agricultural input shipments,… Read More
Fertilizer shipments to farmers are still flowing throughout Canada despite recent supply disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fertilizer Canada says in a news release. Movement must continue to allow… Read More
FarmCash spring applications are now open with a lower interest rate than ever before, a release from Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) says. Farmers can now apply to receive funds as… Read More
Look after your seed quality Double check your seed quality — remember fields sprayed with a pre-harvest product could suffer damage to seed quality. Be sure to test your seed,… Read More
Seed Variety Use Agreement pilot program launches at Prairie Grain Development Committee 2020 meeting. On Feb. 25, 2020 at the Prairie Grain Development Committee (PGDC) meetings in Winnipeg, the Canadian… Read More
The five Prairie wheat and barley commissions are extremely concerned by the recently announced Seed Variety Use Agreement (SVUA) pilot project and its future impact on western Canadian wheat and… Read More
