The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), a collaboration of the Alberta Wheat Commission, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, and Manitoba Crop Alliance, has committed more than $22.6 million over five years to a core breeding agreement with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for the development of wheat varieties. The…
Registration is now open for this year’s Prairie Cereals Summit (PCS) to be held at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, December 9 -10, 2020.
The Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions are concerned about the lack of recognition of Canadian agriculture and the role farmers can play in Canada’s economic recovery in yesterday’s Speech from the Throne.
(Calgary, Alberta) September 16, 2020 – The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) is seeking nominations from wheat farmers in Regions 2 and 4 to join AWC’s board directors and regional representatives. Positions open for nominations include two directors and three regional representatives in Region 2, plus two…
FarmCash is now accepting applications for the post-harvest fall advance starting today, September 1. Alberta producers of over 50 agricultural commodities including crops, livestock and honey can apply for free through a simple online application and receive funds in three to five business days upon completion of their application.
Team Alberta thanks Alberta Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and Minister Devin Dreeshen for the initiative announced last week that allows farmers with non-viable acres to apply for a refund of their 2020 hail premiums. Through discussions with Team Alberta, AFSC recognized the hardship and stress farmers in many areas of Alberta…
The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) welcomes Cereals Canada’s newly appointed senior leadership team. Today, the recently merged Cereals Canada organization announced the appointment of their Chief Executive Officer, Dean Dias and Chief Strategy Officer, Cam Dahl.
