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Amid Concerns Over Stable Funding, the Field Crop Development Centre has Been Rebranded as Western Crops Innovations
PHOTO: The staff of the Field Crop Development Centre poses for a picture as last year's AgSmart Event, where FCDC...
Cold Plasma Could be Hot Stuff for Grain Growers, say Researchers
PHOTO: Researcher Ehsan Feizollahi demonstrates the cold plasma steeping technology he and his research team are...
Seeds Canada Issues Warning About Foreign Buyers Trying to Illegally Access Canadian Flax Genetics
As other countries around the world seek to compete in the agricultural realm, Canada’s genetics are attractive. The...
South Dakota’s Millborn Seeds Acquires Union Forage
South Dakota’s Millborn Seeds is expanding their North American footprint with the acquisition of Union Forage in...
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Seed Analysts are an Ally in Mitigating the Effects of Mechanical Damage
So far this year, I've noticed a distinct change in the levels of mechanical damage to seeds compared to last year....
Trying to Deal with the New Normal? A Seed Lab Can Help
Of all the buzzwords I have heard lately, one that sticks with me is: “the new normal.” What we’re experiencing today...
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Molecular: More Than Meets The Eye
Testing that delves into what you can’t see. Most seed testing is based on what you can see — distinguishing visual...
Solving Soil’s Microscopic Mysteries: Introduction to Metagenomics
Like your gut microbiome, the soil counterpart is composed of all the microorganisms (or “microbes”) that live there....
How to Feed More Cattle from your Unique Acres
Shrinking margins and high land costs mean making money in farming is harder than ever. For exactly that reason, one...
Innovating to Help with the Growing Demand for Canola
With spring just around the corner, I’m getting excited as I get more calls about the start of seeding season. Spring...
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Seed.ab.ca offers you many ways to source seed for your farm. The Seed Grower and Seed for Sale search tools are a great resource to find seed produced locally in your area, as well as locate specific varieties.