The Growing Point

Our goal with this newsletter is simple; to provide Alberta farmers and agronomists with timely, relevant and valuable agronomic knowledge sourced from science-based research and projects funded by Alberta Grains. You will also find a few opinion articles addressing management perspectives and other agronomic pointers to help you make informed agronomic decisions.

This monthly newsletter will include written articles, audio interviews and videos. Additionally, impromptu information may be released to address timely agronomic problems in Alberta. We hope the agronomic information from these newsletters brings value to your farm. 

To learn more about The Growing Point and our agronomy program e-mail our Agronomy and Extension Specialist

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September 2026

Harvest is well underway across the province. Many growers may be facing variable crop maturity; a challenge made even more complex by recent September rains. While there are no easy answers on how to harvest a variable field, we've put together practical tips how best approach harvest and drying down grain for safe storage. You'll also find resources on handling lodged crops, along with strategies to reduce your weed seedbank if you miss your ideal herbicide window earlier this season. Wishing you a smooth and safe harvest!

  — The Alberta Grains Extension Team

Articles

Managing wild oat starts from the seedbank

Weed control has been a challenge for many this spring. Early-season moisture favoured the growth of weeds such as wild oats. Wet soil and windy conditions kept sprayers out of the fields when control…

Your agronomy questions answered: September 2026

Thank you to everyone who shared their top agronomy questions in our recent agronomy quizzes! Today, we’re diving into four of those questions, providing the timely information you need to make info…

Safeguard cereals against allergens

Maintaining Canada's reputation for clean, safe grain is vital for both domestic and international markets. Even small amounts of allergenic grain mixed with cereals can result in costly rejections or…

Webinar: Protecting Sm1 Gene

oin Dr. Tyler Wist, Research Scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saskatoon as he shares insights into ...

Managing Lodged Cereal Crops

This article is jointly developed by Alberta Grains, Sask Wheat, SaskBarley and Manitoba Crop Alliance. Lodging is one of the most common issues across the prairies. Growers can use tools such as PGRs…

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