With the Alberta Wheat and Barley commissions set to amalgamate, it follows a growing trend in the agriculture industry....
Multiple Ag Amalgamations Happening (or Have Happened)
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Ashley Robinson
Ashley Robinson
The Plant Breeding Toolbox of the Future
Modern plant breeders have access to a wealth of tools that make their work easier. Long gone are the days of mashing...
Behind the Scenes of the Future of Plant Breeding
Plant breeding has come a long way and there’s a wealth of techniques that breeders use to make new crop varieties. Plant...
Westlock Seeding Cleaning Co-op is Upgrading their Seed Plant
Westlock Seeding Cleaning Co-op has taken on a massive new project — building a whole new plant. Over the years business...
Going Beyond the Ag Chemical Headlines
Consumer misconceptions about ag chemical use are usually based on a grain of truth. Headlines about agriculture chemical...
Western Canada Canola Performance Trials Ending
The prairie provincial canola grower associations have made the decision to discontinue funding of the current variety...
Misconceptions of Chemical Use on Crops
Technology and research advancements have changed how farmers use chemicals on their crops. Even with these improvements,...
How Images Shape Consumer’s Perceptions of Ag
Images such as a red barn can influence how consumers view agriculture and it’s not always for the better. Agriculture is...
The Red Barn Myth
You may have seen an image of a little red barn and a farmer in overalls next to it before. Traditionally this image has...
Share the Big Picture to Move Ag Policy Forward
Focusing on the societal impact when explaining agriculture to policy makers and consumers is paramount. When explaining...
How Consumer Trends Affect Ag Policy
You’ve heard the saying the customer is always right, but is that always true? When governments are making new policies...
Seed Growers in Alberta and B.C. are Joining Together
Seed growers in Alberta and British Columbia have come together to form one new united organization. A new agricultural...