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Dry conditions aid Alberta harvest, but moisture needed

A mostly dry week in Alberta allowed the crop harvest to progress from 14 per cent to 44 per cent complete, six per cent ahead of the five-year average, according to the province’s latest crop report.


New nano-particle liquid fertilizer now available in Western Canada

Vantage Ag, a liquid fertilizer manufacturer and distribution company based in Calgary, Alta., has launched its full lineup of proprietary reacted liquid Quantum Ag technologies, nano-particle liquid products designed to cover and penetrate plant tissue.


Alberta Grains looks for nominations to first board of directors

Alberta Grains, the newly named, amalgamated Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions, is calling for farmer nominations to be a part of the first Alberta Grains board of directors.


 
 
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A springboard for better barley

If an important trait is not available in the Canadian germplasm pool for one of our crops, then researchers look for that trait in other sources, like varieties from other countries or wild relatives of the crop. However, pre-breeding – the work to find such a trait and move it into adapted lines that breeders can then use – is time-consuming and challenging. » Learn more...
 
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Barley genomes in the pipeline

The barley genome is roughly 5.3 giga bases and comprises five million nucleic acid-base pairs. That’s almost twice the size of the human genome. For this and other reasons, the assembly of the first Canadian barley reference genome represents a significant accomplishment, says Ana Badea, a research scientist in barley breeding and genetics for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) based in Brandon, Man. » Learn more...
 
 
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AgriStability looks to help Alberta producers impacted by wildfires and drought

The AgriStability program has reopened for late participation so producers affected by wildfires and drought can consider enrolling to manage business risks. Alberta producers can sign up for AgriStability until Sept. 29. » Read More...

FCC offers support to customers impacted by dry conditions in Western Canada

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering support to customers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba facing financial hardship as a result of dry conditions that are impacting crop quality and grazing lands. » Read More...

Agronomist-in-Residence program renewed for another five years

Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers (MPSG) announced the renewal of its partnership with the University of Manitoba (UM) to continue the Agronomist-in-Residence program. » Read More...

 
 
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Harvesting wheat and looking ahead to next year

In this episode of Inputs, Carmen Prang, an agronomy extension specialist with the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, talks about some best practices when it comes to harvesting wheat in Western Canada, as well as some tips on how set yourself up for success next spring. » Listen now...

 
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Manitoba Farm Women's Conference

November 21, 2023 | 395 Boundary Trail, Winkler, Manitoba R6W 0L7 » Read More...

Agricultural Excellence (AgEx) Conference

November 21, 2023 | 50 Stone Road West Guelph, Ontario » Read More...

SaskCanola - Learn to Lead

November 22, 2023 | 480 2 Ave S, Saskatoon, SK S7K 5R4 » Read More...