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Alberta Grains and Fertilizer Canada launch new campaign to boost 4R acres in Alberta

Alberta Grains and Fertilizer Canada have officially launched Make Your Acres Count!, a new campaign encouraging Alberta farmers to get their acres recognized under the 4R Nutrient Stewardship framework.

Alberta Grains launches Advanced Management Trials to support variety-specific fungicide decision-making for Alberta farmers

Alberta Grains has launched Advanced Management Trials (AMTs), a new small-plot research program that will evaluate how wheat and barley varieties respond to fungicide applications in different regions of the province. T…

Alberta Grains confirms executive leadership transitions following summer board meetings

Alberta Grains is pleased to confirm leadership transitions within the executive of its board of directors following recent board meetings in Calgary.

CWRC commits nearly $20 million to AAFC wheat breeding activities

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has committed $19.9 million over the next three years to a core breeding agreement (CBA) with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for the development of field-ready wheat …

Alberta Grains chair Tara Sawyer to take leave of absence following provincial appointment; Scott Jespersen named acting chair

Alberta Grains board chair Tara Sawyer will take a leave of absence from her role effective immediately following her appointment by Premier Danielle Smith as the United Conservative Party (UCP) candidate for the Olds–…

Alberta Grains welcomes new Liberal government

Alberta Grains extends its congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal Party and all newly elected officials. 

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