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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 …

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.

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