Alberta farmers are shaking up their planting strategies — and sending a clear message: adaptability is the new...
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Agri-Food Leaders Urge Action in Washington
There’s an urgent call to protect integrated supply chains and keep food prices stable across North America. With...
WCI Welcomes David Hoekstra as its Interim Executive Director
Western Crop Innovations (WCI) has announced the appointment of David Hoekstra as its interim executive director....
Mark Olson Has Departed Western Crop Innovations, New Executive Director to be Announced Soon
Mark Olson has stepped down from his role as interim executive director of Western Crop Innovations (WCI) ahead of the...
Canola Sector Responds to Chinese Tariffs on Canola Meal, Oil
China’s Ministry of Commerce has concluded its anti-discrimination investigation against Canada, launched in September...
Stephen Harper Lays Out a Strategy for Surviving the Trade Crisis
PHOTO: Stephen Harper addresses the crowd at today's Canadian Crops Convention in Edmonton. Photo by Dawn Ius The...
RDAR Injects Over $600,000 Into Expanding Silage Crop Regional Variety Trials
Alberta farmers and ranchers will soon have access to expanded silage crop research, thanks to a $650,000 investment...
Alberta Canola Celebrates 35 Years, Elects New Leadership
PHOTO: Front Row - Left to Right: Alan Hampton, Paula Law, Andre Harpe, Christi Friesen, Charles Simoneau. Back Row -...
Farm the Best, Leave the Rest: Boosting Profitability can Come From an Unlikely Strategy
PHOTO: Strathmore’s Graydon Garner employs off-site watering systems for his cattle, part of creating a sustainable...
Alberta Canola Seeks Grower Support for First Service Charge Increase in 20 Years
Alberta Canola is urging canola growers to approve its first service charge increase in over two decades. The proposed...
CSGA Opens Up its Membership to the Wider Seed Community
In a special member meeting held today in Calgary, the Canadian Seed Growers Association (CSGA) approved the...
We’re Gathering in Downtown Calgary to Draw Up a Map for the Future of Plant Breeding in Canada
We're at the interprovincial seed growers meeting in Calgary hosted by the Alberta-British Columbia Seed Growers, and...
There’s a Revolution Going on in the Hybrid Rye Space and Alberta is Playing a Big Role
ABOVE: SU Performer hybrid fall rye from Saaten-Union. Photo courtesy FP Genetics Hybrid rye seed production is in...
Canola Growers Celebrate Passage of Repair and Interoperability Bills
Canola farmers are celebrating the passage of two new bills that significantly impact their rights to diagnose,...
Experience the Next Wave: Vision to Variety – Inside FP Genetics’ R&D Team
Passion drives each and every one of us at FP Genetics. As the Director of Research and Development, I have the...
Bayer Acquires Canola Facility from HyTech Production
Bayer Crop Science will acquire a canola treating and packaging facility in Coaldale, Alta., from HyTech Production on...
Alberta Grains Supports Global Agriculture Technology Exchange Initiative with $4.3 Million Investment
Alberta Grains has announced its financial commitment to the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate) initiative,...
Shape the Future of Crop Innovation: Take Part in the Western Crop Innovations Survey
Western Crop Innovations (WCI), a not-for-profit crop research and development centre based in Lacombe, is calling on...
The United States has Given the Green Light to GM Wheat
Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. has just achieved a major milestone with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
SaskBarley Joins Western Crop Innovations, Makes $50,000 Contribution to Bolster Breeding
The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) has joined Western Crop Innovations (WCI) as a voting...