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Joint Statement: A new vision for wheat and barley plant breeding for Western Canada

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) invited stakeholders directly engaged in wheat and barley plant breeding in Western Canada to gather in Winnipeg, MB to co-develop a shared vision of the optimal future of Western Canadian wheat and barley plant breeding.

First episode of the new Beyond The Yield podcast is now available!

The first episode of Alberta Grains’ new podcast Beyond the Yield is live! This epsiode introduces the show and how it delivers practical insights to support on-farm decisions.

Alberta Grains invests in new research projects through Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute funding call

Alberta Grains has committed to co-fund three new research projects totalling $27,317 at institutions across Canada that will deliver tangible benefits for barley growers.

Nominations now open for Community Impact Awards

The Alberta Grains Community Impact Awards were created to recognize those who go above and beyond to make a difference on the farm, in the industry or in their community.

Alberta crop and livestock producers welcome emergency authorization of strychnine

Alberta crop and livestock producer organizations are welcoming the Government of Alberta’s success in securing an emergency use registration of strychnine to help manage Richardson Ground Squirrels.

Eligible wheat and barley farmers can claim 26 per cent SR&ED credit on their 2025 taxes

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.