Results-Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) is investing $2 million to relaunch the Field Crop Development Centre...
Barley
This Lacombe Researcher’s Career is a Tale of Two Chapters
Hiroshi Kubota’s path in plant science happened in two chapters, you might say. The first traces back to his childhood...
Amid Concerns Over Stable Funding, the Field Crop Development Centre has Been Rebranded as Western Crops Innovations
PHOTO: The staff of the Field Crop Development Centre poses for a picture as last year's AgSmart Event, where FCDC...
Disease Ratings Updated for Esma, KWS Kellie, RGT Asteroid and RGT Planet
At the recent PGDC meetings, we received approved disease ratings for some of the barley varieties which were reported...
An Alberta Scientist is Playing a Key Role in a First-of-its-Kind Barley Agronomy Research Program
GrowBarley will take the crop to new heights as modern varieties need a solid agronomy package. Big things are ...
Alberta Grains’ First Executive Director is in Learning Mode
In the world of Alberta agriculture, leadership is pivotal. Mike Flynn, the newly appointed executive director of...
CMBTC Releases 2024 Recommended Malt Barley List
The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) has published its 2024–2025 list of recommended malting barley...
Nominations Open for Inaugural Alberta Grains Board
Nominations are open for the Alberta Grains, the newly named, amalgamated Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, board...
How do you Make the Perfect Pint of Beer?
The world’s brewing industry is a vibrant and dynamic sector that relies on a multitude of factors to produce a...
Discover the Future of Barley Breeding in Olds at AgSmart
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. Attendees of this year’s AgSmart event in Olds, Alta....
Barley Unveiled: Learn About Beer’s Core Ingredient
The world's brewing industry is a vibrant and dynamic sector that relies on a multitude of factors to produce a...
Canada Malting Co. Expands Calgary Production Facility
Canada Malting Co. (CMC) has finished construction on their new adjuncts processing facility and bagging line at their...
Plot2Farm is Larger than Life on Farm Research
Plot2Farm allows farmers to conduct field-scale trials for greater agronomic success. Research plot trials are an...
Ugly Produce — Uncovering the Truth About the Market Misfits
Not every crop grown is going to be perfect in size and appeal, reaching the standards consumers have for marketable...
Alberta Wheat, Barley Farmers Vote in Favour of Amalgamation
Preliminary results show farmers in Alberta have voted in favour of the Alberta Barley Commission (ABC) and the...
Hempalta Launches Hempcrete for U.S. Construction Market
Calgary, Alta.-based Hempalta Inc. is launching an optimized hemp hurd for use in hempcrete formulations for the...
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...
WheatStalk Returns for 2022 Growing Season
WheatStalk is back for the 2022 growing season with events happening in Magrath and St. Albert, a May 24 email from...
Alberta Wheat Passes Resolution for Vote on Alberta Barley Merger
Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) members will vote on the potential merger with Alberta Barley after a resolution was...
Thanks to Cutting-Edge Barley Breeding, The Craft Beer Boom Means Big Opportunity
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. The craft beer market has exploded during the...