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Alberta Grains announces 2026 executive team and board of directors

Following Alberta Grains’ Annual General Meeting (AGM) held last week in Edmonton during the CrossRoads Crops Conference, the commission is pleased to announce its 2026 executive team and board of directors, including …

AAFC staffing cuts threaten agricultural research capacity and ROI for farmers

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) is deeply concerned by the news that Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is eliminating 665 staff positions across the country as part of plans to slash the department’s…

Alberta Grains commits $600,000 over three years to Western Crop Innovations under Breeding and Technician Chair Agreement

As announced at the Alberta Grains Regional Meeting hosted in Lacombe, November 20, Alberta Grains (AG) and Western Crop Innovations (WCI) have signed a three-year Breeding and Technician Chair agreement.

CWRC launches review of Canadian wheat breeding innovation system

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has engaged Synthesis Agri-Food Network to review Canada’s wheat breeding innovation system in an effort to safeguard its ability to serve the evolving needs of Canadian far…

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…

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