GrainsWest Winter 2020

Winter 2020 Grains West 4 THE FARMGATE FEATURES COLUMNS CONTENTS Well spent • Serious support for grain science • Skills for a new farming era • Proactive protection • Research project roundup • The bright side of the budget cut NEW AND INTERESTING DEVELOPMENTS IN AG 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 MARKET MONITOR Unofficial grading factor complicates grain marketing FROM LAB TO FIELD Science and innovation are key to ag industry growth HEAD OF THE CLASS Students work their way into agriculture MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS Resources available in highly stressed times CEREALS CORNER Canadian new crop missions maintain global trade ties POLICY PLACE Building political partnerships key to ag agenda AGAINST THE GRAIN Noble effort Special circumstances Growing grain in Alberta’s Empty Quarter requires resilience and resourcefulness // BY CAROL PATTERSON // The art of the rental deal Crafting agreements that work for both parties // BY LEE HART // Scale up Farmers participate in on-farm research, reap tangible rewards // BY TREVOR BACQUE // If you’ve got it, flaunt it Leveraging the inherent strength of the Canadian grain system // BY MELANIE EPP // 22 07 40 36 32