GrainsWest Fall 2020

Fall 2020 Grains West 4 THE FARMGATE FEATURES COLUMNS ON THE COVER From left to right: Karleen, Jared and Georgia Clark of KCL Cattle Co. A surprising start • Positive predictions • Video gaming’s big-tractor factor • Crazy trains NEW AND INTERESTING DEVELOPMENTS IN AG 44 45 19 48 50 MARKET MONITOR Marketing decisions in a time of amplified uncertainty FROM LAB TO FIELD RDAR priorities include knowledge transfer HEAD OF THE CLASS University of Calgary’s Simpson Centre a unique industry resource GRAIN SCIENCE NEWS Two new variety development projects focus on pre-harvest sprouting AGAINST THE GRAIN The discer revolutionized North American farming practices FEEDLOT FORTUNES Brutal rolleroaster ride tests resolve of cattle feeders // BY TREVOR BACQUE // CLASS CONSIDERATIONS Experts emphasize positive agronomics and export potential of CPSR // BY MELANIE EPP // UNDER NEWMANAGEMENT Industry reacts to revised Fusarium regulatory regime A JUMP ON GENOMICS Two research projects may improve FHB resistance in barley and wheat // BY GEOFF GEDDES // 20 34 38 26 TRASH TALK Farmers seek solutions for excess crop residue // BY LEE HART // A SPECIAL 2-PART FEATURE