Plant breeding has come a long way and there’s a wealth of techniques that breeders use to make new crop varieties....
Ashley Robinson
Ashley Robinson
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...
Going Beyond the Ag Chemical Headlines
Consumer misconceptions about ag chemical use are usually based on a grain of truth. Headlines about agriculture...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Irrigation Stewardship Can Help Fight Droughts
By using water smartly growers can fight the effects of drought and water availability concerns. With droughts seeming...
Canola Emergence Issues Linked to Seed Treatment, Weather
BASF has found emergence issues with InVigor canola hybrids may have been caused by seed treatment and environmental...
The Difference Irrigation Can Make
When it comes to growing crops, water is important… and for some, access to irrigation is paramount. Irrigation though...
Will Van Roessel is Expanding the Offerings as a Seed Grower
Will Van Roessel is always up for trying out a new crop as a seed grower. Will Van Roessel has always been a farmer...
Better Seed Genetics Push Straight Cutting Canola Trend Forward
With pod shatter traits in canola and farmers looking to save time and money, straight cutting canola has become more...
Should You Swath or Straight Cut Canola?
Traditionally canola crops have been cut down with a swather before harvesting, but in the last decade a new trend has...
Yadeta Kabeta is Breeding Barley in the Heart of Cattle Country
Yadeta Kabeta runs Canada’s only dedicated feed and forage barley breeding program in Canada at FCDC. Alberta is known...
Don’t Hoard Chemicals Amid Supply Chain Crunch
Rising prices may have you wanting to stockpile on chemicals, but experts say it won’t help in the long run. Supply...
Future of Plant Protein Processing Bright for Alberta
With multiple plant protein processing plants having opened or being built in Alberta, opportunities abound for the...
To Spray or Not to Spray as Production Costs Rise
The growing season isn’t easy, and this year it’s been extra hard as rising production costs are making it harder to...
Season Five Seed Speaks Preview — Agronomics in Action
The summer growing season means long days and short nights. Those working in agriculture know how challenging and...
Harnessing the Power of Social Media in Your Business
Making the most of social media as a business means having a social media policy. When it comes to social media for...
Boosting the Protein Content in Crops
Logan Skori is working to increase the protein content on crops across the Prairies. Logan Skori wasn’t exactly sure...
Is Your Social Media Policy Up to Snuff?
Social media is an integral part of business these days. In the agriculture world, people use it to share everything...
At the Foremost Co-op Seed Cleaning Plant it’s All in the Family
The Foremost Co-operative Seed Cleaning Plant is run by a father and son team, but the family roots don’t stop there....
China Lifts Richardson, Viterra Canola Seed Import Bans
China has reinstated canola seed import access for Richardson International and Viterra, a May 18 statement from...
Witdouck Farms is Built on a Career of Opportunities
Witdouck Farms has taken every opportunity to expand and diversify over the past four decades. When brothers Dale,...
Stay on Track to Avoid Meeting Fatigue
The key to successful meetings is sticking to an agenda and focusing on communication. Having regular meetings with...
Canadian Census of Ag Shows Sustainable Ag Shift
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. More Canadian farmers than ever are shifting their...
Why You Should Hold Staff Meetings Whether You’re in the Shop or Board Room
Whether you are running a farm or in an office, getting that meeting request can be viewed as a nuisance. But when...
Striving Forward for FCDC at its New Home at Olds College
The Field Crop Development Centre is settling into its new home at Olds College with a refocus on what research it...
Balancing the Responsibility of Being on Ag Boards
When joining agriculture boards, the key is to be realistic about the duties and time involved. Joining an agriculture...
Stepping Up to the Leadership Challenge of Being on Ag Boards
Across agriculture there are a variety of association boards that are run by volunteers ranging from farmers to...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Irrigating Your Potato Crops
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. What should you keep in mind when irrigating your...
Alberta’s RVT Program Provides An Unbiased Research Voice
The regional variety trials (RVT) program provides Alberta farmers with impartial data on crop varieties. Growing a...
Canadian Agriculture Needs to Pivot for the Post-Pandemic Future
The following piece is from our sister publication, Spud Smart. Canadian agriculture has struggles to overcome as the...
Updating Alberta’s Aging Irrigation System
Alberta is in the midst of an almost billion dollar irrigation system modernization project. For more than a century,...
Easing Into Ag Automation and Autonomous Tractors
Autonomous tractors are here, but everyone working in ag has different needs when it comes to autonomation. Fields...
Are Autonomous Tractors the Future of Ag?
In the last few years more autonomous tractors have rolled onto fields around the world. These new tractors are...
Dispelling the Myths About Ag Drone Use
With technology upgrades and easy to use features, drones are easier than ever to use. When it comes to using drones...
Are Drones Living Up to Their Potential in Ag?
Drones have become a part of our daily lives over the past decade. People use them as toys to take pictures and some...
Seed Speaks — Cutting Edge Seed Technology
This week on Seed Speaks we took a closer look at the latest seed technology products. The products were all chosen as...
Parthiba Balasubramanian is Breeding Dry Beans for ‘Berta
Parthiba Balasubramanian is working to breed dry bean varieties specifically for Albertans. Parthiba Balasubramanian...
Focus on Your Messaging to Ace Ag Social Media
In order to share stories on social media you must focus on what the message is. Over the last decade social media has...
Community Helping Community at the Manning Seed Cleaning Plant
The Manning Co-operative Seed Cleaning Plant may be older, but the community is working together to upgrade and keep...
Gathering Data on Grain Drying in Alberta
A three-year study from Team Alberta is looking at what the cost of drying grain in Alberta really is. Grain drying...
Seed is Rising to the Challenge of Climate Change
New seed technology and collaboration is helping to keep crops growing as temperatures heat up. In recent years,...
Flipping the Thinking on Going “Green” in Ag
Agriculture may get a bad rap for being a big carbon emitter, but the industry is doing a lot to help the environment....
Growing Grass Seed in B.C.’s Peace Region
After 30 years spent growing grass seed, Dave Wuthrich is looking at what the future has to offer for him and other...
Looking Towards a Greener Future for Ag
What is the carbon economy and is it really viable for agriculture? A discussion with Joy Agnew. Editor’s note: This...
The Buzzword Gap Between Ag and Consumers
With buzzwords everywhere, how can we use them to bridge the information gap between ag and the general public....