Alberta Bulletin

Science Edition 2023—This past year, Alberta Canola committed close to $900,000 towards 10 research projects. For each grower dollar contributed by Alberta Canola, we were able to attract an additional $7 in investment from our collaborative research partners and programs, for a total of over $7 million in research funding. Projects investigating diseases of canola took precedence...
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Alberta Bulletin

November 2023—Alberta Canola is hosting four Grower Engagement Meetings across Alberta during November and December 2023. These meetings offer canola growers the opportunity to engage with Alberta Canola directors and staff to gain a deeper understanding of Alberta Canola’s activities, programs, and partnerships. You will hear about research investments, policy positions, advocacy initiatives, and our efforts...
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Saskatchewan Bulletin

November 2023—Funding: Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission, Alberta Wheat Commission, Prairie Oat Growers Association, Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission and Western Grains Research Foundation. Researchers: Fran Walley, Richard Farrell and Gazali Issah, University of Saskatchewan; John Heard, Manitoba Agriculture; and Lyle Cowell, Nutrien Ag Solutions. Published in March 2023, the report provides growers and...
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Alberta Bulletin

September 2023—Farmer representation in four Alberta Canola regions Nominations for regionally elected farmer directors are now open in Alberta Canola’s regions 2, 5, 8 and 11. Ensuring farmer representation from all 12 regions of Alberta Canola is crucial for board discussions. When making decisions concerning government policy, regulation, research funding and other matters that directly influence...
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Alberta Bulletin

March 2023—“The board is grateful for their contributions and diverse perspectives.” —Roger Chevraux Alberta Canola is pleased to welcome four new directors to the board, Christi Friesen from Brownvale, Paula Law from Lacombe, Jeannette Andrashewski from Two Hills and Cheryl Westman from Vermilion. Friesen will represent Region 1, Law Region 7, Andrashewski Region 4 and Westman...
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