Bill 34, the Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, proposes amendments to the Consumer Protection Act to strengthen protections for Albertans dealing with defective vehicles, repairing equipment and other products, protecting their credit and buying event resale tickets.
Following a comprehensive review of our strategic direction, including the FarmCash program, the Alberta Grains Board of Directors has made the decision to wind down FarmCash operations. The Board determined that continuing to administer the Advance Payments Program through FarmCash no longer aligns with the long-term strategic priorities and goals of Alberta Grains.
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).
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 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.
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.