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Barley Country newspaper
Barley Country is the Alberta Barley Commission’s largest and most comprehensive communications vehicle. It is published four times per year with a total circulation of more than 24,000 -- 17,000 of which are Alberta's barley producers.
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Press releases
July 21, 2011 - Alberta Barley Commission Changes Leadership
July 8, 2011 - Alberta Barley Commission - Provincial Ag. Ministers Support Marketing Choice
May 19, 2011 - Alberta Barley Commission Applauds Reappointment of Minister Gerry Ritz
May 3, 2011 - GGC - Grain Growers Look Forward to Working with New Parliament
March 24, 2011 - Elite Barley Special Report 2011
March 25, 2011 - Alberta Barley Commission Offers Support to Japanese
March 23, 2011 - Federal Budget Renews Commitment to Trade and Research
March 10, 2011 - Beer Price Increase Won't Make Farmers Rich
March 3, 2011 - CMBG Elite Barley Grower Program offers Malt Lessons from 2010
March 1, 2011 - CMBG Elite Barley: Canadian Malt Barley Grower Recognition Program - Nominees
February 23, 2011 - Barley Growers Support the Senate's interest in Ag Research and Innovation
February 14, 2011 - Alberta Barley Commission Applauds Defeat of Bill C-474
January 31, 2011 - CGC User Fees Review
January 27, 2011 - Farmers Pleased with Start of Canada - Morocco FTA Negotiations
January 14, 2011 - Farmers for Investment in Agriculture Disappointed in Research Council's Decision to cut Agriculture
December 13, 2010 - Highlights from the Alberta Barley Commission AGM
December 8, 2010 - Barley growers focus on the future
November 4, 2010 - Winter wheat and barley growers urged to vote in CWB election
September 28, 2010 - Imminent CN Rail strike would hurt farmers
September 28, 2010 - Federal research funding supports barley industry
July 29, 2010 - Federal investment helps Alberta Barley Commission increase shochu barley exports to Japan
June 21, 2010 - Alberta Barley Commission secures additional $5M in leveraged research funding
January 28, 2010 - The 2009 Canadian Malting Barley Grower Recognition Program
January 19, 2010 - Alta. checkoff campaign seen paying dividends
January 18, 2010 - Check-off dollars campaign nets significant results for agriculture commissions
December 14, 2009 - Barley growers elect new chair, pass new resolution
December 7, 2009 - Alberta Barley Commission's 18th Annual General Meeting
September 25 2009 - Barley Commission urges Parliament to support Colombia agreement
August 31, 2009 - Barley, canola, pulse, and winter wheat commissions team up to promote the value of producer check-off dollars
April 27, 2009 - Alberta Barley Commission sets plans and goals for 2009/2010
June 4, 2008 - Commission praises Provincial Governments
March 3, 2008 - Calling for support from cattle producers
February 19, 2008 - 2008 Barley baking contest
February 13, 2008 - Commission praises new WTO text
February 4, 2008 - Commission welcomes new head of CWB
January 9, 2008 - Exporters seek outcome at WTO negotiations
Media Hits
July 4, 2011 - CWB Demise Means Big Change to Grain-Marketing Landscape - Alberta Farmer Express
June 30, 2011 - New Barley Classification Aimed at Higher Food Sales - Western Producer
June 23, 2011 - Alternative to CWB Check-off Collection Sought by Foundation - Western Producer
April 19, 2011 - Pundits' Platform: young farmers - St. Paul Journal
April 13, 2011 - Soaring Malt Barley Prices Won't Make Farmers Rich - Spotlight
April 13, 2011 - Barley Growers Receive Federal Support - The Three Hills Capital
April 13, 2011 - Acme Couple Wins Outstanding Young Farmer Award - The Three Hills Capital
April 13, 2011 - Pundits' Platform: young farmers - St. Albert Gazette
April 13, 2011 - Alberta Farmers Offer Support to Japan - The Three Hills Capital
April 5, 2011 - Barley Growers Offer Malt Lessons - The Camrose Booster
April 4, 2011 - Acme-area Grain and Beef Farmers named Outstanding Young Farmers - East Central Alberta Regional Review
March 30, 2011 - Bad Weather Impacts Global Barley Supply - The Regional
March 29, 2011 - Rising Barley Prices Don't Translate to Higher Profits for Producers and Brewers - The High River Times
March 29, 2011 - Drayton Valley - Calmar Represented on New Farm Safety Council - Calmar Community Voice
March 23, 2011 - Beer Price Increase Won't Make Farmers Rich Any Time Soon - Smoky River Express
March 22, 2011 - Canadian Malt Barley Program Recognizes Elite Industry growers
March 21, 2011 - Federal Tax Cut for Farmers - Foam Lake Review
March 18, 2011 - Canadian Malt Barley Program Recognized Elite Industry Growers - Praire Post East
March 17, 2011 - Tax Credit for Farmers on Check-off Investments - The Western Producer
March 17, 2011 - Barley Shortage Unlikely to Favour Local Producers: Commission - Red Deer Advocate
March 15, 2011 - Barley Growers Not Getting Rich Off Beer Prices - Mountain View Gazette
March 14, 2011 - Federal Tax Credit for WGRF Checkoff - Alberta Farmer Express
March 14, 2011 - Federal Tax Credit for Farmers - Ituna News
March 14, 2011 - Farmers Can't Win - The Calgary Sun
March 14, 2011 - Board Involvment Provides New Perspectives and Experiences - Alberta Farmer Express
March 14, 2011 - Alberta Growers Recognized for Quality Malt Barley - Alberta Farmer Express
March 11, 2011 - Elite Barley: Canadian Malt Barley Grower Recognition Program - The Dawson Creek Mirror
March 10, 2011 - Elite Barley Producers Share Ideas - Manitoba Co-operator
March 7, 2011 - Federal Tax Credit for Farmers on Check-off Investments - Lanigan Advisor
March 4, 2011 - Prairie Wheat, Barley Tax Credits set for 2010 - Alberta Farmer
February 28, 2011 - Elite Barley: Canadian Malt Barley Grower Recognition Program - RTW This Week - Feb.28, 2011 - Mar.4, 2011
February 17, 2011 - Best in the West - Manitoba Co-Operator
February 14, 2011 - No Need to Continue Funding Food - Alberta Farmer Express, Calgary
February 16, 2011 - Alberta Barley Commission Warns Proposed User Fee Changes Will be Borne by Farmers
February 15, 2011 - Acme Farmer Nominated for Provincial Award - Rocky View/Five Village Weekly
February 9, 2011 - Seed of the Year West - Scholarship Winner Announced
January 28, 2011 - Barley's Version - Calgary Herald
January 20, 2011 - UPDATED Federal Tax Credit - 2011
January 10, 2011 - Lacombe-area Farmer to sit on Canola Commission - Central Alberta Life
January 7, 2011 - Lacombe-area Farmer to sit on Commission - Red Deer Advocate
January 6, 2011 - A New Year, New Recipes - Manitoba Co-Operator
December 31, 2011 - Barley Days - West Magazine
December 21, 2010 - Barley Growers Address Declining Acreage - Mountain View Gazette
December 15, 2010 - Studies Show Farmers will Consider Growing GM Barley - Western Producer
December 15, 2010 - Research Money set aside to make Barley more Competitive - Western Producer
November 25, 2010 - Coming Events - Western Producer
November 19, 2010 - Alberta Barley Commission's AGM - The Dawson Creek Mirror
November 11, 2010 - Winter Wheat and Barley Growers Urged to vote in CWB Election - East Central Alberta REgional Review
November 4, 2010 - Seed of the Year West - Western Producer
November 4, 2010 - Canadian Wheat Board Elections - Western Producer
November 4, 2010 - Race begins for local CWB board position - Vauxhall Advance
November 3, 2010 - CWB election underway - Taber Times
October 25, 2010 - Thirteen farmers seek CWB seats - Alberta Farmer Express
October 22, 2010 - Warner producer wants CWB District 3 seat - Prairie Post West
October 2010 - Grain Growers of Canada looking to gov't to step up
October 16, 2010 - Warner farmer seeking seat on CWB board - The Lethbridge Herald
October 8, 2010 - Safety nets will be needed - Shellbrook Chronicle
October 8, 2010 - Safety nets will be needed - Spiritwood Herald
October 1, 2010 - Barley Commission wants government to prevent work stoppage - iNews 880AM radio
September 29, 2010 - Rail strike threat alarms producers - Red Deer Advocate
September 24, 2010 - Federal government invests in new innovation for western grain growers - Prairie Post East
September 23, 2010 - Ottawa commits $11 million to cereal breeding research - Manitoba Co-operator
September 22, 2010 - Government of Canada Invests in Innovation for Western Grain Growers - The Macklin Mirror
September 22, 2010 - Feds invest in grain research - Melville Advance
September 20, 2010 - Feds spend for better grain varieties - Rosetown Eagle
September 17, 2010 - Government of Canada invests in innovation for Wester Grain Growers - West-Central Crossroads
Fall 2010 - THE CATALYST
September 15, 2010 - Government of Canada Invests in Innovation for Western Grain Growers - AAFC
September 15, 2010 - Government of Canada Invests in Innovation for Western Grain Growers - Marketwire
August 27, 2010 - Muffin Mayhem - The Grove Examiner
August 27, 2010 - Muffin Mayhem - The Stony Plain Reporter
August 17, 2010 - Government of Canada Investing in Alberta Barley Farmers - PR-USA.NET
August 6, 2010 - Barley niche markets explored - FCC Express
August 3, 2010 - Harvesting in stages recommended by council - Westlock Town and Country
August 3, 2010 - CFCW, Agri-Business Report with Dean Thorpe - cfcw.com
August 3, 2010 - Tapping into a thirst - Red Deer Advocate
July 30, 2010 - Feds fund research for best barley in Japanese tipple - Manitoba Cooperator
July 29, 2010 - Feds fund research for best barley in Japanese tipple - Grainews.ca
July 29, 2010 - Government of Canada Investing in Alberta Barley Farmers - Government of Canada
July 29, 2010 - Government of Canada Investing in Alberta Barley Farmers - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
July 2010 - Top Barley Growers - Portage Online
July 24, 2010 - Top Barley Growers - Discover Moose Jaw
July 12, 2010 - Check-off program is working - The Lethbridge Herald
July 9, 2010 - Controlled Traffic Farming Alberta Website and Message Board launched - The Northerner
June 29, 2010 - Controlled Traffic Farming Alberta Website and Message Board Launch - Bassano Times
June 25, 2010 - Weed control beefed up - The Grove Examiner
June 25, 2010 - Weed control beefed up - The Stony Plain Reporter
June 2010 - Controlled Traffic Farming Alberta Launches Website - Ropin the Web
June 15, 2010 - Controlled traffic farming project - The Camrose Booster
May 25, 2010 - Farming on the philosophy of efficiency - Oyen Echo
May 5, 2010 - Project evaluates traffic control on farm - Alberta Farmer Express
April 26, 2010 - Controlled traffic farming project underway - Alberta Farmer Express
April 12, 2010 - Controlled Traffic Farming Project
March 19, 2010 - Local farmers brace for new season - The Stony Plain Reporter
March 11, 2010 - Supporting research lowers your taxes - Manitoba Co-operator
March 10, 2010 - Research tax credit drops for Alta. barley growers - Grainews
March 8, 2010 - Federal tax credit for farmers on check-off investments - Ituna News
February 28, 2010 - Guess who's coming to dinner - Wheat Oats & Barley
February 15, 2010 - Photo courtesy Alberta Barley Commission - Alberta Farmer Express
February 12, 2010 - 2009/2010 Seed of the Year West - Scholarship Winner Announced - Western Grains Research Foundation
February 3, 2010 - Ag organizations state priorities - Spotlight
February 3, 2010 - Check-off dollars campaign nets significant results for Agriculture Commissions - The Hanna Herald
February 3, 2010 - Check-off dollars campaign nets significant results - Airdrie Echo
February 3, 2010 - Central Alberta to head Canola Producers Commission - Red Deer Advocate
February 2, 2010 - More ag research dollars needed - Westlock Town and Country
February 2, 2010 - Check-off dollars Campaign nets significant results for Agriculture Commissions - Bassano Times
February 2, 2010 - Check-off dollars Campaign Nets Significant Results for Agriculture Commissions - Two Hills & County Chronicle
February 1, 2010 - Checkoff campaign pays dividends - Alberta Farmer Express
February 1, 2010 - Check-off dollars Campaign Nets Significant Results for Agricultural Commissions - Agri-News
January 28, 2010 - The Alberta Barley Commission (ABC) joins CMBTC as a member - Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre
January 26, 2010 - Check-off dollars boost Alberta's agriculture organizations - Rocky View/Five Village Weekly
January 21, 2010 - New Alta. agriculture minister knows about farm challenges - The Western Producer
January 21, 2010 - U.S. report shocks market - The Western Producer
January 19, 2010 - Alta. checkoff campaign seen paying dividends - Grainews
January 13, 2010 - Money given for feed research dollars - Lakeside Leader
January 13, 2010 - Money given for feed research dollars - Spotlight
January 7, 2010 - Hybrid winter barley tests disappoint in Canada - The Western Producer
January 5, 2010 - A farm away from farm - Mountain View Gazette
January 5, 2010 - Initative tackles issue of livestock feed cost, effectiveness - The Review
January 4, 2010 - Tuesday farm activist - Red Deer Advocate
January 4, 2010 - ALMA to invest in feed research - Alberta Farmer Express
January 4, 2010 - Barley the poor sister in the plant breeding family - Alberta Farmer Express
December 29, 2009 - Alberta's livestock industry to be fed by major initiative - The High River Times
December 24, 2009 - Alberta feedlot's 'buy local' motto provides grain sellers with pricing options - The Western Producer
December 24, 2009 - $8 million for feed grain research - The Western Producer
December 23, 2009 - Research dollars receive boost - The Hanna Herald
December 22, 2009 - Barley commission against adding back foreign material - Mountain View Gazette
December 22, 2009 - Barley growers elect Acme farmer as new chair- Rocky View/Five Village Weekly
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Industry News
LUF Quarterly - Land-use Framework Progress Report
The LUF Quarterly - Land-use Framework Progress Report is designed to inform Albertans about how the government is meeting the commitments made in the farmesowrk, and to report their achievements as they move forward.
To access the report, please click here.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
AAFC - Grains and Oilseeds Outlook - March 15, 2011
AAFC - Pulse and Special Crops Outlook - December 15, 2010
AAFC - Grains and Oilseeds Outlook - December 15, 2010
Canadain Cattlemen
Ag Goods in on Expansion of Canada/Costa Rica Trade Pact - August 12, 2011
Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions Information Bulletin
January 18, 2011 - Industry invited to apply to new advanced materials and chemicals funding program
10th International Barley Genetics Symposium Proceedings
Seed Program Modernization Initiative
2010 Update Bulletin
Crop Life Canada
Cultivating a Vibrant Canadian Economy
Future of Feed Forum
UPDATE: New Website
Stats Canada Seeding Intentions
March 2011 Seeding Intentions
LETTER TO THE PRIME MINISTER - MAY 2011
Canadian Food Barley
This website is an initiative of the Canadian International Grains Institute and the Alberta Food Processing Development Centre who have partnered to promote the use of Canadian barley in foods.
Canadian farmers call for completion of new WTO multilateral trade agreement in 2010
GENEVA, Dec. 3 /CNW/ - As Canada's trade-dependent agricultural sector continues to be threatened by protectionism, it is critical that Canada work for a 2010 conclusion to the WTO Doha Round of agricultural negotiations, says the Canadian Agri-food Trade Alliance (CAFTA).
CAFTA representatives were in Geneva on the occasion of the 7th WTO Ministerial Conference and a meeting of ministers from the Cairns Group - a coalition of the world's major agricultural exporting nations, including Canada.
"Canada's agricultural sector depends on a fair and open international trading system, with 92 per cent of Canadian farmers reliant upon exports for their livelihood," says CAFTA President Darcy Davis. "All countries must recommit to completing the Doha Round and reaching a new multilateral trade agreement at the earliest opportunity. With the required political will, this should be doable in 2010." 2010 is the target set by world leaders for conclusion of a new liberalized multilateral trade agreement.
The Doha negotiations have been lagging for too long, CAFTA says. The alliance echoes the call by the Cairns Group and others for a serious re-engagement in the negotiations, and looks forward to Canada playing a leading role in the process. CAFTA commends Canada's Minister of International Trade, Stockwell Day, and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food, Gerry Ritz, for their leadership in attending the 7th WTO Ministerial and in voicing their commitment to creating opportunities for Canada's exporters.
"There is a strong consensus among WTO Ministers that we must conclude the Doha Round and reach a new agreement," Davis says. "The longer we continue without a multilateral agreement to stabilize trade, the greater the risk that Canadian farmers will be increasingly disadvantaged in international markets by protectionist measures."
Many countries are using existing rules to maintain export subsidies, support domestic producers, and use up flexibilities in current agreements to protect markets from competitive imports from nations like Canada, CAFTA says. There is also growing use of trade-distorting non-tariff barriers.
The stakes are high for Canadian agricultural producers; Canada is the fourth largest agriculture and agri-food exporter in the world and a George Morris Centre study has found that tariff reductions brought about by a new WTO agreement could increase Canadian agriculture exports by $3 billion a year.
CAFTA is a coalition of national and regional organizations, associations and companies which support a more open and fair international trading environment for agriculture and agri-food. CAFTA's members include producer organizations, processors, marketers and exporters from the major trade dependent sectors in Canada. Together, CAFTA's members produce almost 80 per cent of Canada's agriculture and agri-food exports, conduct about $40 billion in business annually and directly employ close to 500 thousand Canadians.
For further information: Darcy Davis, (403) 888-2394;
For more information on CAFTA, visit www.cafta.org.
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