Wheat Breeder Continues Making Inroads
Not all wheat varieties are created equal. And no one knows that better than Harpinder Singh Randhawa. The spring wheat and triticale breeder who works at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada… Read More
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Higher Cereal Seeding Rates Can Provide Many Benefits
As seeding season draws near, it’s worth taking another look at seeding rates in cereals. According to Sheri Strydhorst, agronomy research scientist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AAF), simply put,… Read More
AgSafe Alberta Society Provides A Full Slate Of Safety Training
Since Alberta’s Bill 6, The Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act, came into effect on Jan. 1, 2016, one organization — AgSafe Alberta Society — has been working… Read More
Food Processing Development Centre Grows Province’s Food And Beverage Industries
The production of primary commodities and value-added products is vital to Alberta. Ensuring Alberta producers are getting best value for their products is part of the mandate of the province’s… Read More
Canola Breeder Dedicated To His Craft: Dr. Habibur Rahman Has Made Significant Contributions To The Industry
Plant breeding wasn’t Dr. Habibur Rahman’s first interest. Indeed, Rahman initially thought he would get into the field of human or plant genetics. But a chance conversation with a family… Read More
Europe to impose near-total ban on neonicotinoids
EU member states have voted in favour of a total outdoor ban on three neonicotinoid pesticides that was proposed by the European commission. The use of clothianidin, imidaclroprid and thiamethoxam… Read More
Safe Transport of Farm Equipment in Alberta Manual
This newly revised manual is for farm owners and workers transporting agricultural equipment on public roads. In addition to driving tips, advice on increased visibility and common dangerous situations including… Read More
Supporting the Growth of Canada’s Seed Industry
The federal government is investing over $760,000 through Growing Forward 2 programs to help the Canadian seed industry improve and enhance the certification of seed crops, identify and assess risks… Read More
Lyster, Whiting Honoured by Alberta Seed Growers
The Alberta Seed Growers honoured two individuals at their recent annual general meeting in Banff, Alta. Norm Lyster was presented the Honorary Life Award in recognition of his valuable service… Read More
DowDuPont Agriculture Division To Become Corteva Agriscience
The agriculture division of DowDuPont will be known as Corteva Agriscience one it is spun-off, which is expected to happen by June 1, 2019. The name is derived from a… Read More
