Canadian agriculture and Trump’s trade war: Part Two
This is the second of a two-part examination of the effects of U.S. trade war on the Canadian agriculture. What are the potential economic impact on farmers, and what has it done to crop input markets and the agricultural manufacturing sector?
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Canadian agriculture and Trump’s trade war: Part One
This is the first of a two-part examination of the effects of the U.S. trade war on the Canadian agriculture industry. In this episode, we examine the fallout and response from a policy and markets perspective.
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The need for certified seed
The work of certified seed growers is challenging. In the magazine’s spring 2025 issue, GrainsWest introduced readers to three successful Alberta seed growing operations. In this episode of The GrainsWest Podcast, Trevor Bacque picks up where that story left off and talks with Larry Penner of Penwest Seeds about the variety registration system and innovation in seed genetics.
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To read more about the work of Alberta seed growers, visit https://grainswest.com/
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Canadian agriculture’s short line manufacturers
In this episode, Trevor Bacque goes inside the Canadian short line equipment
industry, a sector led by enterprising farmers. While they represent a surprising
amount of economic activity, these relatively small, independent manufacturers are
a pivotal part of the farm equipment ecosystem.
For the digital edition of the story, please visit: https://grainswest.com/
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Malt magic and beautiful beer
In this episode, beer journalist Don Tess talks with Rob McCaig, a 42-year veteran of the beer industry and a technical expert on malt. McCaig has served as head brewer for some of the largest breweries in the world and as the executive director of the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre. He now works as a senior technical services advisor for First Key, a brewing and beverage industry consulting firm. McCaig is also a highly sought-after beer judge who was recently named head judge of the 2024 International Brewing and Cider Awards. He spoke with Don about his time in the industry, what makes a great malt and what makes great beer.
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