A Voice for Everyone
Ward Oatway has always focused on helping all seed growers, no matter the size of their operation. For Ward Oatway, being a seed grower is much more than just growing… Read More
Content by Ashley Robinson
Waiting on Clarity
As the Alberta government continues to make changes to how agriculture programs are delivered in the province, producer groups are looking for certainty on future spending. With the United Conservative… Read More
The Nuts and Bolts of the VUA
What is the VUA and how exactly will it affect the crops you plant in your fields? Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Todd Hyra,… Read More
On Your Own
After a decade spent in the lab and field, independent plant breeder Jim Dyck is finally seeing the fruits of his labour with his oats in fields across the Prairies…. Read More
Diversifying the Family Farm
After using medicinal cannabis to treat her migraines, Alberta farmer Serena Donovan decided to diversify her family farm by starting to grow it herself. Growing up, Serena Donovan always viewed… Read More
A Life Without Neonics
With neonicotinoids under review in Canada, what can Alberta farmers learn from the United Kingdom where neonics are banned? Farmers are experimenting with various agronomy practices for pest control. The… Read More
Moving Forward with Fusarium Regulations Eased
With fusarium removed from Alberta’s Pest and Nuisance Control Regulations, the seed industry is looking forward to a future where farmers will have quicker access to new seed varieties and… Read More
Connecting the Export Chain from Seed to Sea
The Keep it Clean program connects all levels of crop production from life sciences companies to exporters in order to keep Canadian crops up to customer standards. The majority of… Read More
Just a Girl Doing Her Job
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. Deb Hart is preparing to retire after spending almost two decades helping and advocating for the Alberta and Canadian seed… Read More
Feds Launch $100 Million Pandemic Business Disruption Fund Through FCC
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. The Canadian federal government is launching a $100-million Agriculture and Food Business Solutions Fund to support proven, viable companies through… Read More
