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March 1, 2026

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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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  • Wheat

Farming Smarter: Wheat Breeding & Varieties

Guest Author September 12, 2020

Rob Graf covers the growth of different varieties of wheat. Spring wheat and winter wheat are…

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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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Know What You Grow: Cabbage Seedpod Weevil, Midge, Sawfly among issues to scout for in crops

Craig Lester July 27, 2020

Seedpod Weevil, Wheat Midge and Wheat Stem Sawfly these are all things that can reduce the…

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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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  • Wheat

WheatStalk: Wireworms and beneficial bugs

Craig Lester October 10, 2017

AAFC - Lethbridge Entomologist Dr. Haley Catton talks about how they are researching new ways to…

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Wheat survey blazes pathway to higher feed value

Craig Lester September 10, 2017

Calgary, ALBERTA — Fresh insights to help get more bang per bite from feed wheat. That’s what farmers…

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  • Wheat

WheatStalk: Researching crop recovery from hail damage

Craig Lester August 30, 2017

Researching the ability of crops to recover after a hail storm. Farming Smarter’s Ken Coles talks…

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VIDEO: WheatStalk: Building up disease resistance in Spring Wheat

Craig Lester August 11, 2017

Developing disease resistance in varieties of spring wheat. Agriculture and Agri-Food Research scientist Dr. Harpinder Randawa…

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  • Wheat

WheatStalk: Developing premium Winter Wheat varieties

Craig Lester August 1, 2017

Developing premium varieties of Winter Wheat to improve farmers’ bottom line.   Speaking at Farming Smarter’s…

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Farmers ready to rock out to agronomy at WheatStalk

Craig Lester July 12, 2017

The latest in wheat-related research will be on full display at a crop walk in the…

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Advantages of adding winter wheat to your crop rotation

Craig Lester July 3, 2017

Including winter wheat as part of the crop rotation is trending upwards on farms across Western…

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AWC touts Life’s Simple Ingredient as a recipe for success

Craig Lester May 8, 2017

The Alberta Wheat Commission is going back to basics with its new consumer marketing campaign.

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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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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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Winter wheat R and D projects aim to close the agronomic knowledge gap 

Craig Lester March 26, 2015

A $2.2 million investment in 11 winter wheat research and development projects is expected to help…

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  • Canada’s Agri-Food Exporters Welcome Pragmatic Engagement with China
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