As of April 1, 2023, agricultural producers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba can now receive their spring FarmCash advance of up to $1 million with the first $250,000* interest-free and take advantage of opportunities to grow their farms.
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Learn more about the people behind the scenes and the initiatives that are driving positive change, and better understand the important impact the commissions have on the grain industry at large.
Budget 2023 proposes to amend the Canada Transportation Act to increase the extended interswitching limit in the prairie provinces on a pilot basis. This policy is a step in the right direction for Canadian shippers and Canada’s economy.
We chat with Dr. Charles Geddes of Agriculture and Agri-Food (Lethbridge). Geddes shares the results of the recent kochia resistance survey in Alberta, why kochia is such a challenge, and management tactics to mitigate resistance, among other things.
Alberta Barley administers $6,000 worth of scholarships annually. In support of the next generation of barley agronomists and scientists, Alberta Barley is excited to offer scholarships to students actively engaged in barley research.
Wheat producers who pay check-off through the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) and do not request a refund are eligible for a 74 per cent tax credit through the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Fund (SR&ED) program for their investment in wheat research and development (R&D) projects.