Grainswest - Fall 2025

Fall 2025 Grains West 4 FEATURES COLUMNS New on-farm production system ready to launch Feed product approval may take place Seed tip line Feed barley lodging study delivers insight Agri-food investment opportunities Energy lease consultations raise rural concerns NEW AND INTERESTING DEVELOPMENTS IN AG 43 44 47 48 45 46 HEAD OF THE CLASS New leader oversees fresh direction for Ag in the Classroom THE MALTHOUSE CMBTC celebrates 25 years of service to barley farmers POLICY PLACE Canada’s infrastructure is failing our export-oriented economy GRAIN SCIENCE NEWS Cereal science breeds success FROM LAB TO FIELD Research project will study electrically generated fertilizer CEREALS CORNER Mission maintains valuable Indo- Pacific relationships Southbound cereals How Canada feeds a U.S. need // BY GEOFF GEDDES // 26 32 40 Young farmers, big challenges A new generation takes the reins // BY JEANINE MOYER // Weedmanagement goes holistic Researchers develop new strategies to regain control over resistant species // BY JEANINE MOYER // 20 Trade war fallout Canadian agriculture faces uncertainty and opportunity as U.S. tariffs ignite re-examination of international trade policy // BY TREVOR BACQUE // THE FARMGATE CONTENTS On the cover: The Grutterink brothers, Eric (left) and Kieth (right) with cousin Cole rely on determination, innovation and mentorship as they take up careers in agriculture (pg. 32). Photo by Bryce Meyer Photography