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Oct 31

Ed Tollefson appointed to Alberta Barley board of directors

By: Megan Hall

Oct. 27, 2016 (Calgary, AB): Valleyview area farmer Ed Tollefson has been appointed to Alberta Barley’s board of directors representing region six. The appointment comes after former director Gerald Finster resigned from the board due to increased business and family demands this past June. “I enjoyed my time on the board,” said Finster. “The Alberta

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We're getting closer to @farmtechevent! Be sure to check out the agenda for a great lineup of keynote speakers & concurrent sessions. https://farmtechconference.com/agenda/

Catch @AlbertaBarley delegate @skellerfarms speak on best practices when grain drying on January 28.
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23 Jan

Making the Grade is heading north to Grande Prairie for a day of grain grading on February 19.

Take advantage of the early bird discount by registering before February 5. Don't wait, limited spots available. https://events.albertacanola.com/mtg20/428611?ref=Barley.

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22 Jan

Thanks for sharing all of this great info @AgronomyLaurel My first question for barley growers! Q7: How closely do these nitrogen rates align with your on-farm practices? What nitrogen rates do you aim for when targeting malt or feed? #BarleyChat @AlbertaBarley

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22 Jan

Check out #BarleyChat happening NOW.

Interesting trial results and discussion around common feed and malt barley varieties grown in Alberta. Join the conversation NOW using #BarleyChat.

Laurel Thompson@AgronomyLaurel

2019 results 1/5: A malt variety only SOMETIMES yielded on par with the benchmark feed CDC Austenson. CDC Copeland yielded the same as CDC Austenson in 1 of 3 environments (Lethbridge). CDC Austenson yielded highest in the other 2. #BarleyChat