Canada's Competition Bureau has conditionally approved Bayer’s planned takeover of Monsanto. Its approval is...
Alberta Seed Guide
Alberta Seed Guide
Know the PBR rules
The goal of Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) is to encourage investment in plant breeding in Canada. Yet there is a...
Alberta Pulse Growers now a member of Soy Canada
The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission (APG) recently became a member of Soy Canada to reflect the increased interest...
Wireworms – We’re Just Seeing the Tip of the Iceberg
Damage to field crops by wireworms is poised to escalate across the Prairies. Neil Whatley, crop specialist at Alberta...
The importance of treating seed
Whether to seed treat or not is a question that often comes up in the spring. Seed treatment should be looked at as an...
Seeding canola into dry soils
The Canola Council of Canada offers tips on seeding into dry soils. READ MORE
Monsanto Canada to Launch First Biotech Canola Trait Since 1996
Monsanto Canada today announced it plans to commercialize TruFlex canola with Roundup Ready Technology in 2019....
What Makes Cereal Crops More Stress-Tolerant?
Whether barley, wheat, maize or rice: The grass family includes all the major cereals. They are vital for feeding the...
Canadian Agricultural Partnership launched
April 1st marked the official launch of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a $3-billion commitment that will help...
Growers advised to check with their grain buyer about quinclorac use in 2018
The Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues has advanced for adoption the proposed maximum residue limit (MRL) for...
Using the Alberta Climate Information Service
In agriculture, weather is the most important factor in determining the success of a cropping or grazing season....
Alberta Wheat Commission says Wheat Class Changes Hurt Farmers, Value Chain
The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) is expressing disappointment with the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) for their...
New Lumisena fungicide seed treatment receives PMRA registration
Growers will soon have a powerful new tool to protect against Phytophthora root rot and downy mildew. Corteva...
Lumiderm insecticide seed treatment now registered for soybeans
The seed treatment technology that enhanced insect control in canola will soon be available to soybean growers....
Alberta Agriculture’s Blue Book Now Available
One of the most widely requested publications from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) is the Crop Protection...
Monitor for Insect Pests this Growing Season
Specialists at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) are working to have fields predetermined for the 2018 insect...
Syngenta Canada Announces Leadership Change
Syngenta Canada Inc. announced the retirement of Jay Bradshaw as president and territory head for Canada, and the...
AFSC reduces insurance premiums
Many of Alberta’s crop producers will benefit from lower crop insurance premium rates when they insure their crops...
Nutrien Announces Launch of Newly Branded Retail Business to Nutrien Ag Solutions
Nutrien Ltd. announced the launch of its newly branded retail business, Nutrien Ag Solutions™. The name Nutrien Ag...
St. John’s, B.C. and Israeli companies collaborate to breed new pot strains
A St. John's entrepreneur is working with two other companies to launch an operation in Newfoundland that will focus...
CSGA Survey: Changes to Standards for 2019 and 2020
As part of its Strategic Plan 2017-2023, the Canadian Seed Growers' Association committed to modernizing its seed crop...
Importing Pesticide-Treated Seeds
Health Canada has provided information to help importers of seed pre-treated with pesticides. Specifically, Health...
Recover PO4 Inoculant Improves Phosphorus Fertility Management
BrettYoung Seeds Limited announces the launch of Recover PO4 phosphate solubilizing inoculant for Canada. The active...
Wind Farms Positively Impact Crops, U.S. Study Says
Iowa State University researchers have found that wind turbines located in agricultural fields are a plus for the...
Ag robot speeds data collection, analyses of crops as they grow
A new lightweight, low-cost agricultural robot could transform data collection and field scouting for agronomists,...
Alberta Seed Processors announce Seed Smart scholarship winners
The Alberta Seed Processors board of directors announced the first-ever winners of the Seed Smart scholarship fund...
Alberta Seed Processors announce new president
The Alberta Seed Processors’ provincial board of directors are pleased to announce that Hector Ouellette has been...
Muendel Honoured with Alberta Pulse Industry Innovator Award
The Alberta Pulse Growers (APG) presented the fourth annual Alberta Pulse Industry Innovator Award to Dr. Hans-Henning...
We Must Do More About Mental Health
An important new initiative to get people in the agriculture community talking about mental health was launched this...
Root Microbiome Valuable Key to Plants Surviving Drought
Just as the microorganisms in our gut are increasingly recognized as important players in human health and behaviour,...
PBR moves from education to enforcement
Ottawa, ON – January 23, 2018 – SeCan has reached settlement with a number of western producers who were selling...
How climate change alters plant growth
Global warming affects more than just plant biodiversity – it even alters the way plants grow. A team of researchers...
Combination of resistance genes offers better protection for wheat against powdery mildew
University of Zurich (UZH) plant researchers have tested newly developed wheat lines with improved resistance to...
Pot Genetics: Why cannabis strains don’t all live up to their billing
Red Diesel, Moby Dick, Lemon Burst, or how about Girl Scout Cookies? All names for "bud," the cannabis flower, and...
Uncovering a Genetic Mechanism to Enhance Yield Potential in Cereal Crops
Solving the world’s food, feed and bioenergy challenges requires integration of multiple approaches and diverse...
New Survey Identifies Labour Challenges for Seed Growers
Throughout 2017, a number of seed growers and related organizations voiced concerns about lack of seed grower access...
Seed Synergy partners launch new website and release Green Paper
The Seed Synergy Collaboration Project has launched a new website, seedsynergy.net, and released a comprehensive Green...
Self-defense for plants
Salk scientists characterize unusual plant immune response to bacterial infection When you see brown spots on...
David Sippell Joins Cibus to Lead Canadian Operations
Cibus, a leading trait development and plant breeding company, has appointed David Sippell as Vice President, and...
Speed breeding technique sows seeds of new green revolution
Pioneering new technology is set to accelerate the global quest for crop improvement in a development which echoes the...
Crop Gene Discovery Gets to the Root of Food Security
Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered that a key gene which controls flowering time in wheat...
CSTA Kicks Off Better Seed, Better Life Program
The Canadian Seed Trade Association has launched its Better Seed, Better Life program at its semi-annual meeting in...
Canola still the king of the crops
By ATB Financial's Economics & Research Team Despite the growing diversity within Alberta’s farm crops, one famous...
Genome of Wheat Ancestor Sequenced
Technological Breakthrough Will Help Decode Massive Bread Wheat Genome, Accelerate Wheat Breeding Sequencing the bread...
SGS Purchase of BioVision a ‘Next-Level’ Move
A Canadian seed testing company’s purchase by a global food safety giant is a win-win for both parties. SGS’s recent...
The bitter battle over the world’s most popular insecticides
Bee populations are declining in many parts of the globe, a worrying sign for the crops and wild plants that rely on...
Supporting global change: Bayer to fund three youth-led food security projects
Bayer will be funding future projects developed by some of the world's brightest young food security advocates during...
Youth Ag-Summit kicks off in Brussels
Brussels, October 9, 2017 – Today marks the kick-off of the 3rd edition of the Youth Ag-Summit, with 100 bright young...
Alberta Barley hires Tom Steve as Interim General Manager
Alberta Wheat and Barley undergo trial period operating with a shared management structure. Alberta Barley announces...
AgGrowth Coalition Poised for Next Steps in BRM Review
In response to the Federal Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Agricultural Ministers’ commitment to a comprehensive...
New Partnership Provides Alberta Farmers with Tools to Fight Climate Change
Farmers in Alberta are being given the tools to take charge against climate change by adopting on-farm best management...