Press Releases

The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) is seeking nominations from wheat farmers in Regions 1 and 5 to join AWC’s board directors and regional representatives. Positions open for nominations include two directors and three…

 The Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions say the Government of Canada’s target of reducing fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 has fueled confusion and frustration due to a lack of clarity on what will be…

FarmCash is proud to announce it will begin issuing fall cash advances with the first $250,000 interest-free starting today, September 1, 2022. Producers across Western Canada of over 50 agricultural commodities i…

Alberta Barley, Alberta Canola, Alberta Pulse Growers and the Alberta Wheat Commission, are proud to be launching a new farmer focused event called CrossRoads. This new crop conference,presented by four of the host organ…

This October, Alberta barley and wheat farmers will vote on whether Alberta Barley and the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) will formally amalgamate to form a single crop commission. Barley and wheat farmers in Alberta who…

Effective as of June 20, 2022, agricultural producers who apply for the Advance Payments Program through FarmCash are now eligible to receive the first $250,000 of their advance interest-free. This change to the i…