Harvest progress across the province has reached 8% completion for major crops, marking a 6% increase from the...
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Alberta Grains Bolsters WCI with $375,000 Contribution, New CFO Announced
Alberta Grains, in collaboration with the provincial government and industry partners, has announced substantial...
UFA Acquires Stake in Canterra Seeds
Canterra Seeds Holdings announced today that United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Limited (UFA) has acquired a 17%...
Farmers are Enjoying Good Conditions Throughout the Province
It wasn't long ago that the province was bracing for major drought. What a difference a few weeks can make. According...
How the Pandemic Led to the Rebirth of the Frontier Seed Cleaning Co-op
PHOTO: The $2.8 million upgrade to the Frontier seed cleaning plant resulted in essentially building a new plant...
Want a Free Pass to AgSmart? Answer This Question
AgSmart takes place in Olds, Alta. July 30-31. The Alberta Seed Guide is giving away eight free passes to the two-day...
Glenn Logan is Helping Pave the Path for Future Seed Leaders as CSGA’s Incoming President
I’ve always believed in the importance of being a good listener. “We have two ears and one mouth for a reason — to...
Alberta Crop Diagnostic Days to be Featured at AgSmart Next Month
PHOTO: Last year, the AgSmart show drew in over 3,000 people over two days who came to view the wealth of technology...
Alberta Grains’ says Farmers are Voicing Concerns Over Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Increase
Alberta Grains is calling on government to allow all eligible intergenerational farm transfers to be taxed at the...
New Variety Designation Lists for Food Barley are Being Launched
The Canadian Grain Commission is making several grain grading changes for the new crop year following consultation...
Seeding is Virtually Complete Across Alberta
Seeding is almost finished throughout the province. In the Central, North East, and North West regions, final seeding...
Western Crop Innovations Strikes Partnership with SeedNet
Western Crop Innovations (WCI) has marked an important first step in building new partnerships to invest in the future...
WGRF Commits $1 Million for Diverse Field Crops Cluster
The Honourable Laurence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC), announced the Diverse Field Crop...
Crops are Emerging Across Alberta
Despite scattered light showers causing short seeding delays, crop emergence in the province is progressing well, with...
Former FCDC Staff Receive New Employment Contracts From Western Crop Innovations as Transition Plan Moves Forward
PICTURED: The staff of the former Field Crop Development Centre pose for a photo at last year's AgSmart event in Olds,...
Over Half of All Seeding is Complete
Another week of widespread rains has provided much-needed relief to dry areas, though wet conditions have caused...
SeedMaster Invests Millions in Manufacturing Expansion
SeedMaster, the developer and manufacturer of leading-edge notill seeding technology, has invested $10 million to...
Feds Announce Investment in Research to Promote More Diverse Crop Rotations on Farms
The federal government has announced up to $5.7 million to the Canadian Field Crop Research Alliance (CFCRA) through...
Alberta Grains has Picked a New Interim Research Director
Alberta Grains announces the appointment of Jeremy Boychyn as its interim director of research while continuing to...
We Asked the Interim Executive Director of Western Crop Innovations how the Program’s Staff is Coping. Read his Response
Mark Olson has been announced as the interim executive director for Alberta’s Western Crop Innovations as it...