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Upcoming events | October 2025

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Call for director nominations

Alberta Grains is seeking passionate wheat and barley farmers to represent their regions on the board. To be eligible, nominees must have grown wheat or barley and paid check-off to Alberta Grains in the current or previ…

Guess Less: Types of soil testing and the best method for your goals

Whether you got a new piece of land you know nothing about, dealing with soil variabilities, or got a bumper crop and unsure about the nutrient removal, soil test is your best friend to replace guessing game with confide…

Agronomy Quiz | October 2025

Take this three question quiz to refresh your mind with in-season agronomic considerations.

Wild oat’s hidden come back plan

The past two growing season has seen some improvement in moisture for some growers. It is a relief from the drought and has boosted grain yield. However, that added precipitation has also seen some wild oat issues making…

Understanding Ergot Outbreaks and How to Manage Them

Some farms in Southern and Central Alberta experienced ergot outbreaks this year. The infection produces ergot bodies, which causes yield reduction, grain downgrading, and mycotoxin (alkaloids) contamination.