PHOTO: The staff of the Field Crop Development Centre poses for a picture as last year's AgSmart Event, where FCDC...
Plant Breeding
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...
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 ...
How Does Investing in New Genetics Contribute to Sustainability? Find Out Next Week at CrossRoads
The countdown is on until CrossRoads Crop Conference kicks off next week on Jan. 29-31 at the Westin Calgary Airport,...
Why Certified Seed is an Ingredient and not Just a Commodity
Increasing grower adoption of new genetics is a necessity, but the way to do it lies in emphasizing its importance to...
How Does Investing in New Genetics Contribute to Sustainability? Find Out Next Week at CrossRoads
The countdown is on until CrossRoads Crop Conference kicks off next week on Jan. 29-31 at the Westin Calgary Airport,...
Harwinder Sidhu is the Well-Rounded Plant Breeder
Harwinder Sidhu, the new AAFC winter wheat breeder, didn’t always plan to become a plant breeder. It wasn’t a...
U of C Receives Funds for Genomics Work on Field Peas
As part the Genome Canada-led Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems (CSAFS) initiative the University of Calgary...
2030 is Only Seven Years Away, For Erin Collier, That’s a Big Deal
Since the Field Crop Development Centre’s (FCDC) transition to Olds College a few years ago, FCDC implemented a strategic plan. One of its initial steps was engaging with stakeholders to identify key focus areas.
How Biotech is Enhancing Sustainability and Variety Development
At the recent Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC) Field Day held during AgSmart on Aug. 2, the transformative evolution of agricultural technology and its impact on the seed industry came into focus when Marc Zienkiewicz sat down with Jennifer Zantinge, a biotechnology research scientist at Olds College and the FCDC, to talk about the future of cereal breeding.
Tales of Growth and Innovation in Triticale Breeding
Old’s College’s Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC) triticale breeder Mazen Aljarrah stands at the forefront of agricultural innovation, weaving a tapestry of knowledge and expertise that spans continents and generations.
Raja Ragupathy is Breeding Plants for a Bigger Purpose
Raja Ragupathy’s plant breeding work is focused on helping future generations. When Raja Ragupathy was a boy growing...
How do we Create a Path Forward for Public and Private Breeding?
Seed World Group recently took a truly North American view of the public and private plant breeding spheres when we hosted a webinar
The FCDC and AgSmart Bring Plant Breeding to a Wider Audience
In the vast prairies of Alberta, Olds College’s Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC) stands as a beacon of innovation and research in the agricultural world.
Funding Future Crop Varieties for Alberta Farmers
How do plant breeders access the funds needed to bring new crop varieties to your fields? There’s a lot of effort that...
NRGene Canada Maps Clubroot Resistance Trait
NRGene Canada has now successfully mapped the unique genomic locations of a previously-identified novel...
Balancing Business with Pleasure for Flower Breeding
The flower breeding industry must walk a fine line when it comes to not overwhelming customers with information. For...
The Impact of Buying Seed Illegally on the Canadian Seed Industry
The repercussions of illegal seed sales can be wide ranging including impacting future varietal development. Picture...
Policy Experts Applaud Gene Editing Decision
The Canadian seed sector is celebrating May 3 as an historic day for Canadian agriculture, after the Canadian Food...
Canadian Ag Minister Announces Gene Editing Regulations
In a virtual press conference on May 3, Canadian Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau confirmed new plant...