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EDITOR'S NOTE

"While some things might slow down for the summer, there's plenty still happening in the field and in agriculture in general. AI tools are being launched. Partnerships are being announced. Awards are being handed out. Read all the updates this week. "

Kaitlin Berger

News

FCC and RDAR partnership to build upon generative AI tool for knowledge extension

The generative AI tool Root, from Farm Credit Canada (FCC), is getting a revamp with the help of Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), a release reports.

New partnership invests in Saskatchewan pea protein processing

Protein Industries Canada announced a new pilot project focused on meeting the demand for Canadian-made protein alternatives.

Alberta Grains announces leadership changes

Alberta Grains announced leadership changes following their recent board meetings.

University of Manitoba professor emeritus receives award for excellence in soil and water science

Don Flaten, professor emeritus of the Department of Soil Science at the University of Manitoba, is the 2025 recipient of the Les Henry Award.

Features

Back to the future with barley

A recent study evaluated a set of European heritage barley varieties to identify promising parents for crosses to enhance resistance to Fusarium head blight (FHB) in our modern Canadian malting barley varieties.

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Battling evolving canola disease threats

Advanced genetics play a crucial role in protecting canola acres from new and evolving threats.

“Growth doesn’t come when you’re comfortable”: Three takeaways from Emily Ford’s IWCA interview

There's always more to learn – about agriculture, about food and about yourself. That's one of the biggest lessons one can glean from the 2025 IWCA interview series with Emily Ford of Bow Island, Alta.

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On-Demand Content

Farm transition: Beyond the numbers

In this episode of Inputs, Sarah Stamp, founder of Sarah Stamp Farm Consulting, discusses the importance of understanding the various personalities involved in farm transition and preserving a farm’s history by writing it down.

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In the Bin: Grain Storage Seminar

In this on-demand seminar, speakers discussed more than just grain storage. They spoke about aeration and drying strategies, harvest and its potential impact on storage, canola storage under sub-zero temperatures and more.

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