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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Western Producer: High-protein wheat expected to survive tariffs

January 20, 2025 — 
High-protein wheat classes such as Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) may survive the new world order of international trade.

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Two glasses of white wine (photo credit: Valeria Boltneva)

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

The Globe and Mail: With wine flowing between B.C. and Alberta, makers look to free trade across Canada

January 13, 2025 — 
With wine flowing between B.C. and Alberta, makers look to free trade across Canada

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

New academic staff revitalize Agricultural and Food Sciences

January 1, 2025 — 
Seven new academic members joined the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences in 2024

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Dr Tengda Gong

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

New prof to explore policy and market impacts on agrifood systems

October 24, 2024 — 
Dr. Tengda Gong joined the Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics as Assistant Professor in  Agribusiness Finance on October 1, 2024.

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

CBC Calgary: Average Alberta beef farmer making less than $50,000 after costs, says new report

June 5, 2024 — 
Average Alberta beef farmer making less than $50,000 after costs, says new report

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Reuters: Canada’s worries about Bunge-Viterra deal may force asset sales

April 25, 2024 — 
Reuters: Canada's worries about Bunge-Viterra deal may force asset sales

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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

The Canadian Press: Politicians want more competition but supply management still a ‘sacred cow’

March 13, 2024 — 
Politicians want more competition but supply management still a 'sacred cow'

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Carmen Research Farm

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

The Western Producer: More ag investment urged

February 23, 2024 — 
The Western Producer: More ag investment urged

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CNR train driving through Canadian Rockies. // Image from Canadian National Railway Company

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

The Western Producer: Railway system called well balanced

January 29, 2024 — 
Railway system called well balanced

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Faculty of Arts

Winnipeg Free Press: ‘Not a typical year’: Manitobans’ priorities may have real impact on NDP’s first budget

January 11, 2024 — 
‘Not a typical year’: Manitobans’ priorities may have real impact on NDP’s first budget

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