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May 10

Go Barley

By: Linda Whitworth

It’s been a very busy summer here at Alberta Barley promoting delicious, nutritious food barley through a variety of exciting opportunities—and the fun is just beginning. One of those opportunities was at the Calgary Stampede, where I made two appearances at the Co-op Kitchen Theatre. This year, I whipped up a zucchini lemon cake with

May 2

Grain bin technology continues to evolve

By: Greg Beneteau

For farmers, the rush of grain emptying from an auger into a storage bin marks the culmination of a season’s worth of hard work. But harvesting is only half the battle. Stored grain is constantly under threat from moisture, insects, mold and heat, which can cause spoilage—resulting in thousands of dollars in lost revenue. With

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18 Apr

A benchmark study by Team Alberta estimated that in 2018, the cost of fuel used for grain drying in Alberta was between $35 to $45 million. Volunteer to be part of the solution to lower grain drying costs and increased efficiencies. Learn more here, https://t.co/4YIcAViFrB.

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17 Apr

Team Alberta extends congratulations to Premier-elect Jason Kenney on his party’s victory in the province’s 30th general election. Team Alberta is committed to working with the new government to advance Alberta’s $6 billion crop sector. https://t.co/NdyfpEC9wY

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12 Apr

*SOUND ON*

In the run-up to the 2019 Alberta election on April 16, we examine the issues affecting the province’s farming sector. Check out Episode 2 of our podcast!

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16 Apr

"Strong crop establishment through adequate seeding rates will not only produce higher yields but will also increase the value of other inputs." @BoychynJeremy. Get the full article on page 3 of The Grain Exchange here, https://t.co/MVX82b2B5I.