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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August 2026

After a summer that was far from uneventful, harvest is finally in sight. To help you finish the season strong, we've put together some practical tips on diagnosing weedy patches, pre-harvest herbicides and managing lodging. 

We also have a brand-new podcast episode featuring Dr. Jeff Schoenau's research findings on precision stubble management. Plus, you can participate in the survey by University of Calgary on how small farms manage flood and drought. 

  — The Alberta Grains Extension Team

Articles

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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