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Jan 11

Farmer Survey: analysis of precision agriculture adoption and barriers in western Canada

By: Agriculture and Agri-Food Alberta

Farmers are encouraged to take part in an on-line survey on precision agriculture to help advance innovation in Canadian farming. The survey will take place between January 9 and March 4, and will examine the use of precision agriculture in western Canada. Precision agriculture (PA) is a term used to encompass a range of devices

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23 Jan

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.
(1:45pm | Room 106)

Alberta Barley @AlbertaBarley·

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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Jeremy Boychyn 🌾🇨🇦@BoychynJeremy·

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

Alberta Barley @AlbertaBarley·

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