Commission pushes for fusarium safeguards in Alberta
Alberta focus groups push a policy to curb fusarium head blight spreading from Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Expert Andy Kovacs says detection testing for all grain, including corn, is needed before imports and stricter mandatory controls are required to protect cattle, barley, and malt industries.
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Soft Wheat Shines In Alberta Ethanol and Market Plans
The Southern Alberta Food Processing Initiative Consortium continues receiving a 57600 grant via CARSI to lure new processors and fund expansion. It backs ethanol feasibility tied to soft white spring wheat and a new AC Andrew variety with higher yields and sprouting resistance. The plan includes market studies for Ontario and Alberta production projections, plus freight considerations for eastern exports.
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Alberta Soft Wheat Producers Commission
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Winnipeg
Agriculture and Agri- Food Canada
Cereal Research Centre
Soft Wheat Commission
Alberta Crop Industry Development Fund
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