Alberta Seed Guide

Robyne Davidson’s unexpected path shows agriculture is more than farming — it’s innovation, science, and opportunity. Read about this @AFSC_AB award winner's journey: hubs.li/Q047kt4p0

“What should I plant in 2026?” We asked 9 southern Alberta seed growers—and their answers might surprise you. -Barley keeps coming up -Winter wheat is turning heads -Flax, mustard & lentils gaining momentum See what made their shortlist: seed.ab.ca/what-to-plant-…

The barley behind your pint might soon keep beer fresher longer. Researchers at @pgdc_can spent last week reviewing LOX-less malting barley that reduces flavour staling in beer. hubs.li/Q0460NsG0

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women advancing agriculture — in seed science, farming, research and leadership. Empowering women in ag strengthens food security, innovation and sustainable farming worldwide. #IWD #WomenInAg #SustainableAgriculture

The sign went up before anyone knew who put it there. MOST WANTED. Turns out, it wasn’t an outlaw. It was AAC WALSH from @FPGenetics — high yield, standout protein, strong straw. A wheat that’s changing the conversation. Part 1 is live. Read it here: hubs.li/Q0443pCr0

Unlock the real value behind forage variety trials — and why feed quality data matters more than ever for livestock producers. Feat. Lori Oatway of @WestCropInnvtns & Kristen Ritson-Bennett of @bluerockmineral. hubs.li/Q044__W10

AAFC is navigating research + staffing changes — and Alberta farmers are looking for clarity. Public plant breeding and long-term agronomy can’t pivot overnight. What does AAFC’s evolving role mean for Prairie innovation? Why communication matters now: hubs.li/Q044l0yR0

The Canada–China deal may narrow the basis — but confidence won’t rebound overnight. -Canola prices fell 17% amid tariff disruptions -Growers weighing export risk + input costs -2025–26 seeding decisions could shift if uncertainty persists How trade volatility is reshaping Prairie seed sheds:

For Greg Stamp, seed is family legacy + future opportunity. The 2023 Canada Outstanding Young Farmer is modernizing pedigreed seed production in southern Alberta: -13,000 acres of seed -Cloud-based traceability -Farm trials that build trust hubs.li/Q044l05n0

Canada’s public plant breeding system is nearing a tipping point. Shrinking budgets. Regulatory slowdowns. Rising disease pressure. Global competitors investing heavily in genetics. Up to 50% of yield gains come from breeding — and some crops rely almost entirely on public programs. What’s the path forward? hubs.li/Q044k-s10

The sign went up before anyone knew who put it there. MOST WANTED. Turns out, it wasn’t an outlaw. It was AAC WALSH from @FPGenetics — high yield, standout protein, strong straw. A wheat that’s changing the conversation. Part 1 is live. Read it here: hubs.li/Q04437qc0

The latest variety trial data has been uploaded to our website! Visit hubs.li/Q043J7Yd0 for information on cereal, oilseed and pulse variety performance.

Public plant breeding has powered Canadian farming for decades — quietly delivering yield gains, disease resistance, and new market opportunities. But budgets are shrinking, priorities are shifting, and innovation is slowing. Canada’s at a tipping point. hubs.li/Q043B-Z30

High input costs. Soft grain prices. Global market tension. So how are Alberta growers staying profitable? For @LeightonKolk, it’s about high-value irrigated crops, disciplined rotation, livestock integration — and adaptability. See what’s working in southern Alberta: hubs.ly/Q042FVDJ0

Need confidence before seeding? Use Performance Variety Trials data and the Grower Directory to compare options and connect with seed sources in Alberta + B.C. hubs.li/Q03-6cTv0 #VarietyTrials #Seed #Seeding #PrairieAg #CdnAg

CDC South near Brooks was nearly lost after Alberta exited direct ag research in 2019. Now the @CountyofNewell is rebuilding it with a cost-recovery model + new leases — and researchers are coming back. A blueprint for saving research capacity: hubs.li/Q041y_KT0

Weather stress + tariffs + shifting trade patterns are squeezing pulse profitability. Here’s what’s driving the disruption, and what to watch as you plan next year. hubs.li/Q03-6bYN0 #Pulses #AgMarkets #RiskManagement #PrairieAg #CdnAg

The seed pipeline doesn’t dry up overnight. But if AAFC capacity shrinks now, farmers could feel it later in: -Yield gains -Disease resistance -New varieties Full story and podcast episode: hubs.li/Q04117MC0

Farming isn’t just about yield, says Bray Hudson of @FPGenetics. It’s about committing — season after season — with no guarantees. Behind every variety you trust is a decade of unseen work. Here’s why that matters: hubs.li/Q03_c5ZM0

UCP MLA Jennifer Johnson says 112 positions may be cut locally — nearly 20% of Canada’s 665 reported AAFC cuts — and is calling on ag groups to unite and push for reversal. Full story: hubs.li/Q040FC8p0