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Jan 14

Alberta Barley announces funding for new research projects aimed at increasing farm profitability

By: Victoria Decker

Alberta Barley announces funding for new research projects aimed at increasing farm profitability Alberta Barley is announcing $899,664 in funding for eight new research projects that will improve farm-gate returns through improved disease and crop management, variety development, feed barley promotion, and enhanced malting and brewing performance. Alberta Barley’s investment is part of the National

Jan 14

Cereal commissions call for changes in value creation consultations

By: Victoria Decker

Cereal commissions call for changes in value creation consultations (Calgary, Alberta) January 14, 2019 – Western Canadian cereal commissions including the barley, oat and wheat commissions from Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan are calling for major changes in the Government of Canada’s current consultation process on value creation. In a letter to federal agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay,

Jan 9

Value Creation Information

By: Victoria Decker

Value Creation Information and Alberta Barley’s Position Value creation discussions have been on-gong for over a decade, as a result of noticeable decreases in cereal crop acreage at the expense of other crops such as soy and canola. The following timeline highlights the milestones in this conversation since 2008. This topic has recently come back

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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.
(1:45pm | Room 106)

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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