What Farmers Need to Know Now

AAFC staffing cuts threaten agricultural research capacity and ROI for farmers

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) is deeply concerned by the news that Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is eliminating 665 staff positions across the country as part of plans to slash the department’s budget by 15 per cent over the next three years.

Join us for the Alberta Grains Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Join our AGM on Jan. 28 in Edmonton to get the latest updates, hear key insights and learn about important initiatives shaping the future of agriculture.

Don't miss CrossRoads Crop Conference, Jan. 27-28 in Edmonton!

CrossRoads, Alberta's Crop Conference is brought to you by three of Alberta’s crop commissions, Alberta Canola, Alberta Grains and Alberta Pulse Growers.

Register today for Agronomy Update 2026!

Join industry experts and researchers online for two days of timely insights, practical tools and updates to help you make informed decisions in the field.

Region 1 Meeting Postponed to January 2026

Due to weather and unsafe travel conditions, the Region 1 Meeting in Claresholm orginally scheduled for November 28 has been postponed.

We are working to confirm a new date for the meeting in January 2026.

Further updates will be shared soon.

Prairie Cereals Summit registration is now available!

Alberta Grains invites you to join us December 10–12, 2025 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel for two days of insight, innovation and connection.