When I first entered the seed sector, I was fortunate to have the guidance of my father-in-law, Calvin Pitura, who had...
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Disease Ratings Updated for Esma, KWS Kellie, RGT Asteroid and RGT Planet
At the recent PGDC meetings, we received approved disease ratings for some of the barley varieties which were reported...
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...
Take Part in CFIA’s Winter SRM Survey and Help Create the Seed System of the Future
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently launched its 2024 Seed Regulatory Modernization (SRM) winter consultation...
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 ...
Camrose County Built a New Seed Plant to Keep Up with the Changing Times
A lot has changed since the Camrose County Seed Cleaning Plant was built. Where grain trucks were once used to haul...
Decoding Cereal Lodging Ratings on the RVT Tables
If the topic of lodging makes you recall torturous harvests and mats of straw that make direct seeding the subsequent...
Historical Data Points to Bad Year for Pulse Root Rots
Alberta farmers only need to look at the history of their fields and weather from years past to predict what pests and...
In 2024, Canola Disease Threats are Lurking in the Soil
PHOTO: Clubroot. Alberta farmers only need to look at the history of their fields and weather from years past to...
Hall of Fame Nominations are Open
Nominations are open for the 2024 Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame. The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame honours...