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) program.
Alberta Grains implemented its sixth year of on-farm research through the Plot2Farm program during the 2025 growing season. Producers across the province conducted replicated and randomized trials evaluating seeding rates in barley, spring and winter wheat; fungicide timing in durum; plant growth regulator (PGR) applications under dryland and irrigated conditions; bio-stimulant systems; seed-placed phosphate fertility; and the use of a dry humic product.
The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has completed its review of the Canadian wheat breeding innovation system.
The review, which was conducted by Synthesis Agri-Food Network, featured comprehensive analysis of related reports and studies, as well as interviews with 29 key stakeholders.
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.
Alberta Grains and Olds College invite Alberta farmers to a free webinar on March 4, 2026 focused on on-farm, field-scale research trials and opportunities to participate in the 2026 growing season.
Inside you’ll find highlights from across our departments, key outcomes from the year and insights on the future for Alberta grain farmers.