Grainswest - Spring 2022

Spring 2022 Grains West 4 THE FARMGATE FEATURES COLUMNS Out of thin air Map quest Scum of the earth Ditch defenders Stress relievers NEW AND INTERESTING DEVELOPMENTS IN AG 46 47 44 45 48 49 MARKET MONITOR The rise in global food prices has market implications FROM LAB TO FIELD Smart farms encourage co-creation in agriculture HEAD OF THE CLASS A closer look at climate change challenges and opportunities THE MALTHOUSE Maltsters and brewers adapt to quality challenges CEREALS CORNER Project will promote the Canadian brand at home and abroad POLICY PLACE Agriculture can reset the climate policy table Hammer time Self-made maltster builds business from scratch // BY JENNIFER BARBER // 26 32 38 41 A question of coverage Are cover crops a good fit for the Prairies? // BY MELANIE EPP // The shape of water Modernization process refreshes Alberta’s irrigation system // BY MELANIE EPP // Input accountability Wetland stewardship study works to promote best practices, prevent unnecessary chemistry bans // BY IAN DOIG // 22 Tug of war How have ag supply chains fared in the push, pull and twist of the pandemic? // BY TREVOR BACQUE //