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March 1, 2026

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Alberta Maltster Raises Concerns Over Barley Research Shift

Craig Lester October 5, 2025

Alberta researchers shift from premium malt barley to feed varieties, raising concerns about the province's barley…

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Hockey, Farming and Charity Intersect in New Lager

Craig Lester February 12, 2024

The Sutter Six Shooters Lager is a partnership between the Sutter Fund and Hilton Ventures' Origin…

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Alberta Grown Barley Helps Tool Shed Brewing Change the Rules

Craig Lester February 4, 2024

From IT military work in Afghanistan to brewing beer with Alberta-grown barley, the entrepreneurial journey of…

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AgTech Tuesday – NuLeaf Farms Harnessing Hydroponics to Feed Livestock

Tim Parent September 19, 2023

NuLeaf Farms incorporates controlled-environment agriculture solutions for farmers using soilless farming techniques like hydroponics and aeroponics.

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Mitigating Barley Lodging: Getting to the Root of the Problem

Craig Lester July 28, 2023

Ongoing research, Barley Lodging, Getting to the Root of the Problem, aims to help plant breeders…

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SaskBarley Launches New Podcast Series Celebrating Barley Variety Development

Craig Lester July 28, 2023

A new podcast series looking back at 50 years of barley breeding in Western Canada has…

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Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions to hold sessions on proposed amalgamation for farmers

Craig Lester October 17, 2021

The Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions are holding online consultation sessions on the proposed amalgamation. on…

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Know What You Grow: What is Falling Number and why you should keep track of it

Craig Lester August 3, 2020

Falling Number is an internationally used standard that measures grain starch. A low Falling Number means…

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The Growing Point: Dr. Richard Cuthbert (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) on Falling Number (FN)

Craig Lester December 18, 2019

On this episode they chat with Dr. Richard Cuthbert (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) about Falling Number…

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Lacombe Field Day to offer farmers insight into new varieties and research

Craig Lester July 17, 2019

A jam packed day of agronomy expertise will once again be on display at this year's…

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New barley survey powers strategies to harvest more feed value

Craig Lester June 24, 2018

New data and analysis from a survey of barley samples from across Alberta will help Canadian…

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Livestock producers urged to watch feed for high mycotoxin levels

Craig Lester January 16, 2017

Livestock producers are being asked to monitor their animals for poor feed intake as well as…

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American Society of Agronomy honours retired Alberta crop research scientist

Craig Lester February 15, 2016

An Alberta based internationally renowned cereal breeder and research scientist has been honoured by the American…

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How to make sure your crop commission hears your voice

Craig Lester November 2, 2015

November has arrived, meaning regional meetings for the crop commissions and livestock groups are starting. A…

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A chance to go back to school to help your crops ‘make the grade’

Craig Lester June 22, 2015

The Alberta Wheat Commission, Alberta Barley and Alberta Canola Producers Commission are coming together to host…

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Aggie Days: The ultimate agriculture Q and A session

Craig Lester April 12, 2015

Tens of thousands of wide-eyed kids full of energy and excitement have been peppering farmers and…

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Barley Council looking to grow industry in 2015

Craig Lester January 26, 2015

After building strong roots in its first year and a half in existence, the Barley Council…

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Three questions posed to farmers in #Farmermodel conversation

Craig Lester December 11, 2014

The conversation which has been launched into the twittersphere and social media world with the hashtag…

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CMBTC receives boost from Feds

Craig Lester November 18, 2014

The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre in Winnipeg has been given a hand by the Federal…

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Video: National Barley Research Cluster

Craig Lester August 19, 2014

Barley research is expected to leap forward in the coming years thanks to a national barley…

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