This issue tackles the growing tension around U.S. tariffs and how they could shake up Alberta’s agriculture industry.
You’ll also find features on our research funding, Team Alberta Crops' recent advocacy at the legislature and a behind-the-scenes look at the Blue Book.
With the 2025 Federal Election well underway Alberta Grains has partnered with Wellington Advocacy to maximize opportunities to ensure farmers voices are heard over the next month.
As party leaders battle to prove who can best defend Canada’s interests, farmers must their priorities are recognized and challenges addressed. We will continue to monitor the campaign closely, keeping you updated on the latest campaign updates and our activities to advocate for policies that protect and strengthen the sector in the face of economic and political uncertainty.
We will also be providing many ways for farmers to engage.
Keep an eye on the ‘What Farmers Need to Know Now’ on the Alberta Grains wesbite for regular updates. Stay tuned and get involved!
The policies that emerge from this campaign – on trade, transportation and market access - will have long-term impacts on the industry.
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Complete SurveyRead MoreAlberta Grains implemented its fifth year of on-farm research through the Plot2Farm program during the 2024 growing season. Producers across the province initiated trials investigating fungicide timing, enhanced efficiency fertilizers, seeding rate, the use of a plant growth regulator, and a new protocol was developed for humic substances.
Explore insights on Cereals Canada’s global outreach, a recap of Prairie Cereals Summit 2024, the latest plot2farm results, Alberta Grains’ new strategic plan, grain delivery declarations, and water policy advocacy for farmers.
The Policy and Markets Minute is a monthly newsletter designed to deliver timely information to Alberta farmers regarding critical regulatory, market and policy changes that may impact your farm.
The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has committed $11.8 million over the next five years to a core breeding agreement (CBA) with the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC).