We all want to produce a crop that has 100 per cent of its full yield potential right from the start. Getting the seed into the ground at the proper seeding rate is just one way to ensure this happens. An estimation of germination set at 90 per cent is usually “good enough” for the
Read MoreJanine Paly operates a mixed farm with her husband and two small young daughters in the Thorhild area. She was elected to the board of directors for the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) in 2018. Janine joined the Paly family farm in 2007, after marrying her husband Ian. She grew up on her family farm near
Read MorePlenty of focus is put on 1000 kernel weights (TKW) seeding rates. Understanding your germination per cent and seedling vigor gives you an idea of how many viable seeds being seeded. However, when seeding based on TKW, per cent survival is unknown and final plant stand is therefore unknown due to factors such as soil
Read MorePhosphorus (P2O5) is a different beast compared to nitrogen and because of that, it should be managed differently. Long term is the key phrase for phosphorus planning. Too many times have I seen phosphorus plans that extend only one season long. A more balanced approach would be to plan three to four years (or greater)
Read MoreWith spring comes winter wheat survival assessment. A poor stand could mean a decision on reseeding into a spring crop. First step is to ensure the crop has come out of dormancy and growth has begun. This will ensure the plants that will survive are growing. Next, get an idea of the topography and how
Read MoreTeam Alberta extends congratulations to Premier-elect Jason Kenney on his party’s victory in the province’s 30th general election. Team Alberta is committed to working with the new government to advance Alberta’s $6 billion crop sector. Team Alberta is a collaboration between four of the province’s crop commissions: Alberta Barley, Alberta Canola, Alberta Pulse Growers and the
Read MoreBarley plays a prominent role as a source of feed for both ruminants and monogastric farm animals in Western Canada. Being an important source of feed, it is therefore useful to know the nutritional profiles of barley grains grown in Alberta. The feed barley survey was initiated to know the nutritional profile of barley produced in
Read MoreTeam Alberta is seeking farmers interested in participating in a three-year study on grain conditioning systems. The goal is to assess the on-farm energy consumption and efficient on these systems. Click the image to become a volunteer.
Read More(Calgary, Alberta) March 28, 2019– Team Alberta is seeking farmer participation for a grain conditioning study that will assess on-farm energy consumption and efficiency of grain drying and conditioning systems. The data obtained from the grain conditioning project will be a critical source of information for Alberta farmers regarding efficiencies, implementation or expansion of grain
Read MoreAlberta Barley supports the next generation of barley scientists and is excited to offer scholarships to students actively engaged in barley research. Click below to learn more. Applications or questions may be directed to Lauren Comin at lcomin@albertawheatbarley.com.
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