When it comes to researching proteins, peptides and amino acids, Lingyun Chen is like a kid in a candy store. As Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in plant protein structure function and nutraceutical delivery at the University of Alberta, Chen studies the unique value-added applications of barley protein. Originally from Wuhan, China, Chen’s interest
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Representatives from Alberta Barley, Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Barley Council of Canada, Canadian International Grains Institute and Embassy of Canada in Japan on May 26, 2014. Canadian agriculture depends on international trade—in fact, nine out of 10 farms across Canada rely on export markets. With that in mind, it’s important that organizations like Alberta Barley serve
Read MoreThe following is a guest blog from Lyndsay Smith, the industry liaison for agriculture with Lethbridge College. Agriculture Business Risk Management is right for you if you are an agricultural operator who desires a better understanding of the fluidity of your commodity pricing or the areas of financial risk and opportunity in your operation; an aspiring
Read MorePress Release – June 15 “Soil Health is the foundation of successful farming. If we can maintain and improve the health of our soils, we will be successful farmers,” says Ian Murray, Chair of the Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta (ARECA). “I want to understand more about the soil on my farm, and I know
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Samantha Trudel is Alberta Barley’s government relations and policy intern. In this “Spotlight on Policy,” Samantha investigates the inclusion of agriculture in The Occupational Health and Safety Act, and what the implications might be. Alberta is the only province in Canada where agriculture is not included in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation. The existing
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(Calgary, Alberta) June 15, 2015 – Alberta Barley, Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), and Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC) are pleased to invite producers to a one-day workshop designed to provide insight into getting the best grade for their grain. Called “Making the Grade,” the July 28th workshop at Olds College will include hands-on sessions from
Read MoreWhen most people hear “Mexico”, they think of surf, sand and sun. For those taking part in a recent agricultural mission to that country, however, it was all about heating up the market for Canadian barley and other grains. Along with commodity groups representing oats, flax and pulses, as well as government and private companies,
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The Edmonton Craft Beer Festival has a problem. There’s a waiting list of vendors and the existing 110,000 square feet booked at the Edmonton Expo Centre isn’t enough to accommodate them. Alberta Beer Festivals (ABF) president Bill Robinson is looking for an additional 58,000 square feet to fit the late vendors in. It’s a problem,
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