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Farming Smarter dedicates the future of agriculture advancements to people-focused strategies. The southern Alberta-based research organization returns to the roots of the industry, bringing people to the forefront of learning and growth.
Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation announced a $3.2-million capital grant for research associations throughout the province to expand their capacity through capital purchases. Minister RJ Sigurdson made the announcement to a crowd of industry members at Farming Smarter's Field School, June 25.
Farming Smarter's 2025 Field School connects producers and agronomists with opportunities to sharpen their agronomic knowledge on June 25 & 26. This event is one of Alberta's most valuable crop learning experiences with hands-on demos, research updates, and practical takeaways over two great days.
The study investigating durum's viability as a candidate for ultra early seeding has concluded with promising observations. This alternative planting practice for growers could protect the crop and even improve yields in southern Alberta.
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