About 20 farmers attended a FarmSafe workshop in Grand Prairie on March 9, part of a series of learning days hosted by Alberta’s four crop commissions in conjunction with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

(Calgary, Alberta) November 30, 2015 – As the future of farm safety policy takes shape, Alberta’s crop commissions, comprised of elected farmer representatives, are urging their members to be active and speak out about the new farm safety and labour legislation, Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act (Bill 6). The commissions also call […]

In a stunning reversal of fortunes, Justin Trudeau’s Liberals rolled to victory in Monday’s long awaited federal election, ending a decade of Conservative rule under Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Fritz Sick probably isn’t a household name, even among today’s serious beer connoisseurs. But his legacy to the brewing industry and the city of Lethbridge, where he founded his empire, lives on today.

Gluten has made its way into our everyday life. It’s right up there with breathing, selfies and saying “literally.” Gluten is a combination of proteins commonly found in wheat, barley and rye, and it’s “literally” been around longer than any of us.

Two voices in the GMO debate weigh in and make their case. Who has the more convincing argument? You decide.

Out on his acreage in rural Saskatchewan, 33-year-old Todd Roberts happily went about his annual chores of clearing away weeds and turning over the garden for planting. “Fortunately, I’ve got the good stuff,” he said, referring proudly to a gallon jug of agricultural-strength glyphosate, better known by its ubiquitous trade name, Roundup.

In 1980, the United States had only 92 functioning breweries; now a new one opens its doors every day. In Canada, we are seeing the same trend. From 310 breweries at the end of 2010, the number has steadily risen to the roughly 450 breweries we see today.

In this issue’s Table Talk, GrainsWest examines a cutting edge fruit, Coca-Cola’s jump into dairy, a soybean health claim and a new film that seeks to talk openly about GM crops.

GrainsWest capped off its inaugural year in style by being named the recipient of the Best New Magazine, as voted by the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA).