Yadeta Kabeta runs Canada’s only dedicated feed and forage barley breeding program in Canada at FCDC. Alberta is known as cattle country. The Rocky Mountain province is recognized for its sprawling cattle ranches and legendary rodeos such as the Calgary Stampede. So,...
With multiple plant protein processing plants having opened or being built in Alberta, opportunities abound for the province. Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Bill Greuel is the chief executive officer of Protein Industries Canada...
We all know that a generational shift is coming. According to the United States Census Bureau, by 2030, all baby boomers will be age 65 or older — which accounts for 73 million people in the U.S. That means, in less than eight years, a new generation will be stepping...
PGDC works behind the scenes to make sure only the best crop varieties are brought to market. Seed breeders may be the ones creating new crop varieties, but the Prairie Grain Development Committee (PGDC) are the ones in charge of marking sure only the best of those...
Making the most of social media as a business means having a social media policy. When it comes to social media for your company, it can be a daunting task if you don’t understand how it can fully be utilized. As a company, you don’t want to go viral for the wrong...
The Foremost Co-operative Seed Cleaning Plant is run by a father and son team, but the family roots don’t stop there. Jarret Granberg basically grew up at the Foremost Co-operative Seed Cleaning Plant with his father, Rod Granberg, working as the plant manager....
