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Alberta Grains welcomes Tara Sawyer as minister of agriculture and irrigation

Following today’s cabinet shuffle announced by Premier Danielle Smith, Alberta Grains is welcoming the appointment of Tara Sawyer as Alberta’s new minister of agriculture and irrigation.

Alberta Grains invests in new research projects through Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute funding call

After participating in the 2026 funding call from the Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute (BMBRI) and completing a comprehensive review of submitted proposals, Alberta Grains has committed to co-fund three new …

Alberta crop and livestock producers welcome emergency authorization of strychnine

Alberta’s crop and livestock producer organizations are welcoming the Government of Alberta’s success in securing an emergency use registration of strychnine to help manage Richardson Ground Squirrels.

Eligible wheat and barley farmers can claim 26 per cent SR&ED credit on their 2025 taxes

Alberta wheat and barley farmers who pay check-off through Alberta Grains and do not request a refund are eligible for a 26 per cent tax credit through the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Fund (SR&ED…

CWRC review of Canadian wheat breeding innovation system confirms significant gaps and risks

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has completed its review of the Canadian wheat breeding innovation system.

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 …

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