(Calgary, AB) February 24, 2015 – GrainsWest capped off its inaugural year in style by being named the recipient of the Best New Magazine, as voted by the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA). The award recognizes GrainsWest as a leader in magazines across Alberta, from general interest and lifestyle to agriculture and technology. The award
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The Western Barley Growers Association (WBGA) held their 38th annual convention this week at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino in Calgary, AB. Communications coordinator Sydney Duhaime headed down to day one of the event to see what it was all about. The WBGA 38th annual convention, held in conjunction with the Barley Council of Canada’s
Read MoreMark MacNaughton, director of the Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC) in Lacombe, discusses how FCDC’s barley research programs benefit farmers through the study of variety development, disease resistance and lodging resistance. Later in this video, Flavio Capettini, head of research at FCDC, explains how FCDC’s programs, such as the barley-breeding program, are reflective of the
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Alberta Barley’s directors and staff headed to Edmonton this week for the 16th annual FarmTechTM conference. Communications coordinator and ag novice Sydney Duhaime tagged along to see what this conference was all about. Day Two What better way to start my second day at FarmTech (click here to read about day one), than at the “Barley Power
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