PHOTO: Kenny Piecharka is the new country head for KWS Canada. In a recent interview, Kenny Piecharka, the newly...
Leadership
How Moses Palmer is Helping Seed Analysts to Grow, Benefitting Farmers
In the dictionary next to the word multitasking, there should be a photo of Moses Palmer. His days are a whirlwind of...
Why the CSGA Experienced Seed Grower Program will Make You Better at Your Job
When I first entered the seed sector, I was fortunate to have the guidance of my father-in-law, Calvin Pitura, who had...
Gurcharn Singh Brar is Breeding Wheat Tailored to the North
In the world of wheat breeding, not everyone possesses the blend of passion, expertise, and perseverance that comes...
Cereals Canada Announces New Members and Board Change
Cereals Canada welcomes the SaskBarley Development Commission (SaskBarley) and AgroHall into its membership according...
Canadian Government Supports Farmers’ Mental Health
Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal minister of agriculture and agri-food announced financial support from the federal...
Bill Anderson to Become CEO of Bayer AG
The following piece is from our sister publication, Seed World. The supervisory board of Bayer AG has appointed Bill...
CSGA Honours 8 Major Influencers
For the first time in two years, the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association has honoured eight members who’ve had a big...
Michael Patten Knows How to Equip Others for Success
Germination put out the call for nominations to identify some of our industry’s most important mentors who have played...
Monica Klaas on Why the Alberta Seed Processors are Represented Within Seeds Canada
Monica Klass, general manager for the Alberta Seed Processors, sits down with Marc...
Cargill’s Jennifer Marchand Elected Chair of Canola Council of Canada
Jennifer Marchand, the government and industry relations leader, AVP, Cargill Limited, has been elected the new chair...
Roger Chevraux Elected as New Board Chair for Alberta Canola
Roger Chevraux, from Killam, Alta. has been elected as the new board chair of Alberta Canola following the group's...
A Hybrid Future Business for the Seed Industry
Post pandemic business travel has the seed industry thinking a hybrid meeting and event model is here to stay. When...
Three Albertans Picked for Canadian Ag Youth Council
Potato researcher Colby Robertson, mixed animal veterinarian Carling Matejka and biotech company worker B Pratyusha...
Western Canadian Wheat Growers Compare Alberta Political Parties Ag Policy
With the call of the provincial election in Alberta, the Western Canadian Wheat Growers asked each of the registered...
Three Alberta Visionaries Have Been Honoured By the Agriculture Hall of Fame
Three Alberta visionaries have been honoured by the Agriculture Hall of Fame in recognition of their contributions to...
Seed Synergy Partners Pleased With Launch of PBR Regulatory Consultation
The Seed Synergy partners applaud the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, for confirming the...
Alberta Barley Call for Nominations for Directors and Delegates
Nominations are now being accepted for Alberta Barley’s 2018 director and delegate elections. There are 25 positions...
CSTA Recognizes Exceptional Contributions to the Seed Industry
Today at their 95th Annual Meeting, the Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) and its members recognized and...