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- The Seed Community is Rallying Around WCI as it Prepares to Meet the FutureKey seed industry players SeedNet, SaskBarley and Alberta Grains are joining others around the Western Crop Innovations table. Western Crop Innovations (WCI) is attracting some major attention from new members as more players in the seed sector come to the table to help chart a path forward for the organization. Formerly known as the Field Crop Development Centre (FCDC), WCI held its first field day at the end of July at AgSmart in Olds, Alta., where it showcased research innovations including Western Canada’s only dedicated breeding programs for triticale and feed/forage barley. “We’ve got a veteran team that’s weathered many ups and downs over the years. My goal was to reassure them about the future, laying the groundwork for stability and confidence,” said Mark Olson, interim executive director for WCI. Olson is continuing to work with his staff and suppliers in establishing WCI as an independent entity capable of pivoting… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Shape the Future of Crop Innovation: Take Part in the Western Crop Innovations SurveyWestern Crop Innovations (WCI), a not-for-profit crop research and development centre based in Lacombe, is calling on producers across Western Canada to take part in a critical survey. Your input could be the key to shaping WCI’s future business plan and ensuring that the centre’s efforts align with the needs of the agricultural community. The survey is quick—taking just 3-5 minutes to complete—but its impact could be long-lasting. WCI relies on your expertise to guide their research and development priorities, making your feedback a crucial part of their planning process. Rest assured, your responses will remain anonymous, and any question you’re uncomfortable with can be skipped. All data collected will be used solely for the development of WCI’s business plan and kept strictly confidential. Now is your chance to contribute to the future of agricultural innovation. Your participation will help drive meaningful progress, allowing WCI to better serve the needs… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Weather Network Fall Forecast Looks Good for HarvestThe 2024 Canadian harvest should come off the fields without any serious or extended weather problems if the Weather Network’s fall forecast is on the money. Released Wednesday, the forecast suggests warmer-than-normal temperatures for most of the country, along with typical amounts of precipitation, except for extreme southwestern Alberta which may see greater amounts (see maps below). The extended period of pleasant fall weather is expected to last well into October, especially in the eastern part of the country, giving producers plenty of opportunity for fieldwork. Still, it won’t all be clear sailing. The forecast warned that changeable weather is the trademark of the fall season, “and this year will be no exception.” The Weather Network also noted the potential for an abrupt transition to a colder pattern before the end of the fall season. Alberta has already experienced some hefty temperature swings through late August and early September, the… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago
- Plant, Grow, Eat, Save, Repeat: Seed Sovereignty in Northwestern OntarioJoin local seed producers, researchers, and activists for part (or all!) of this two-day seed sovereignty event on Thursday, Sept. 19 and Friday, Sept. 20 to learn about the interdependent relationships between people and seeds. To register (it’s free!) go to https://efao.ca/event/seed-sovereignty-nw/. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
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