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CWRC appoints new president, transitions host duties to Sask Wheat

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has appointed a new president, following the transition of hosting duties from Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) to the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat).

CWRC and CBRC join forces to transform wheat and barley breeding

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) and Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) have entered a formal, strategic partnership to transform the Canadian wheat and barley breeding system.

Alberta Grains calls for farmer nominations for open director and delegate positions

Alberta Grains invite farmers from all six growing regions in the province to nominate themselves or fellow farmers for one of the five open director positions or the 13 open delegate positions.

Government of Alberta makes changes to AgriStability to help farmers facing extreme moisture

In recognition of excessive moisture conditions that have affected many producers since the April 30 enrolment deadline, Alberta has opened late participation for the 2026 AgriStability program year. Alberta producers can now sign up for the program until Oct. 1, giving them more time to review and manage business risks associated with extreme weather or other unexpected difficulties.

Team Alberta Crops' Letter to Minister Sawyer: Request for Support of Water Policy Changes

Team Alberta Crops represents Alberta’s crop and beekeeping sectors through seven producer organizations whose members steward more than 20 million cultivated acres across the province. Producers continue to face increasing pressures related to excess moisture, variable weather conditions, and rising production costs.

Summer 2026 edition of The Grain Exchange quarterly newsletter now available

From policy and risk management to on-farm research and opportunities for the next generation of producers, discover what’s shaping Alberta agriculture.