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Oct 4

Team Alberta says PMRA’s proposed cancellation of Strychnine could cause severe economic consequences for farmers in controlling gopher populations

By: Victoria Decker

With the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) proposing the complete cancellation of Strychnine for its use in controlling Richardson’s Ground Squirrel (gopher) populations, Team Alberta says farmers must be able to retain access to this product since there are currently no safe or effective alternatives to protect crops from damage. Severe gopher outbreaks could result

Sep 13

Alberta Barley Call for Nominations for Directors and Delegates

By: Megan Hall

(Calgary, AB) September 13, 2018 Nominations are now being accepted for Alberta Barley’s 2018 director and delegate elections. There are 25 positions available, including two directors in region five and six and one director-at-large available to producers located in regions one, three, five and six. Thanks to board approval of reallocation of delegate positions based on

Aug 1

AWC and Alberta Barley disappointed in CGC decisions on surplus allocation

By: Erin Tateson

(Calgary, Alberta) August 1, 2018 – The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) and Alberta Barley are disappointed that the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has decided to disperse $90 million of its $130 million surplus into numerous special projects and expand its operations rather than reducing service fees for Canadian grain farmers. While the CGC has indicated

Jul 5

The Honourable Gerry Ritz among 2018 nominees to be inducted into Canada’s Agricultural Hall of Fame

By: Victoria Decker

(Calgary, Alberta) July 5, 2018 –The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Alberta Barley and the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) congratulate the Honourable Gerry Ritz on his induction into Canada’s Agricultural Hall of Fame. The Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame Association honours and commemorates Canadians for their contributions to Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector. The association announced Ritz’s

May 28

Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions urge federal government to take steps to keep grain moving

By: Megan Hall

With a potential CP Rail strike looming, the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) and Alberta Barley are urging the federal government to take the necessary action to avoid disruptions in rail service, including consideration of back-to-work legislation in the event of a strike. The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents about 3,000 conductors, locomotive engineers and

May 23

Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions say passing of Bill C-49 is a historic turning point for the grain industry, thank Ministers Garneau and MacAulay for commitment to farmers

By: Victoria Decker

Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions say passing of Bill C-49 is a historic turning point for the grain industry, thank Ministers Garneau and MacAulay for commitment to farmers (Calgary, Alberta) May 23, 2018 – The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) and Alberta Barley say today’s news that Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act, is about to receive

May 11

Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions disappointed in further delays to Bill C-49

By: Victoria Decker

The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) and Alberta Barley are disappointed to learn that Bill C-49, the Transportation Modernization Act, was not passed this week. Further delays run the risk that farmers could see another crop year with no mechanisms in place to hold the railways accountable. The commissions continue to urge quick passage in the

May 2

A step-by-step guide to growing malt barley

By: Victoria Decker

By: David Simbo, Research Manager What should I consider when choosing to grow malt barley, and which varieties should I grow? To answer some of the questions farmers may have about the crop, the following guide includes basic information and links to further sources. Variety selection The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) has recommended

Apr 29

Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions say Minister Garneau’s endorsement of key amendments shows commitment to farmers

By: Victoria Decker

The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) and Alberta Barley say that Federal Transport Minister Marc Garneau’s move to endorse key amendments to Bill C-49 in the House of Commons, as recommended by the Commissions, is good news for farmers. Now with spring seeding just days away, the Commissions urge the House of Commons to pass Bill

Apr 23

Alberta Barley and Alberta Wheat Commission are hiring!

By: Victoria Decker

Marketing Communications Coordinator Alberta Wheat Commission and Alberta Barley The Alberta Wheat Commission and Alberta Barley are looking for a Marketing Communications Coordinator to join our teams in a shared capacity. We are a small but dynamic team and our organizational culture thrives on innovation and a spirit of entrepreneurialism. We challenge our team to

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