BCRC progress and activities in 2016
On average nationally, the BCRC receives approximately 18% of the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-off, and plays…
research
PhD student studies alternatives to herbicides
Breanne Tidemann, a PhD student at the University of Alberta, and a research scientist with Agriculture…
New research centre aims to bridge gap between research and farmer
A new research centre aimed at bridging the gap between research and farmers has been announced…
Research projects aimed at improving crop performance and net profits receive funding
Alberta Wheat is committing $720,625 in five research projects that will provide Western Canadian wheat farmers…
BCRC: Our Environmental Hoofprint is Shrinking, but our Reach is Growing
Early this year, the BCRC Blog highlighted a study titled “Greenhouse gas emissions of Canadian beef…
BCRC: Calculating when it pays to preg-check
According to the 2015 Western Canadian Cow-Calf Survey, 60% of producers include pregnancy detection as part…
American Society of Agronomy honours retired Alberta crop research scientist
An Alberta based internationally renowned cereal breeder and research scientist has been honoured by the American…
BCRC: Young researchers encouraged to apply for CYL mentorship
The Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) development program, a national youth initiative by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association…
Dr. John McKinnon named inaugural recipient of the Canadian Beef Industry Award for Outstanding Research and Innovation
Saskatoon, SK – A researcher respected nationally and internationally as a leading expert on beef cattle…
BCRC progress and activities in 2015
This annual report highlights the BCRC’s main successes and core activities in 2015.