The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission (APG) invites farmer-members and other industry stakeholders to attend its provincial annual general meeting on January 27 in Edmonton.

The AGM will take place during CrossRoads: Alberta’s Crop Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton from 10:30 am to noon. The meeting will include a provincial update for growers, resolutions and director-at-large (bean and non-bean) elections. Resolutions and nomination forms must be submitted to the provincial office by January 15. Director-at-large forms are available on the homepage at albertapulse.com/.

“The provincial AGM is a good opportunity for pulse farmers from across Alberta to get together and help shape APG’s future,” said APG Chair Shane Strydhorst, who farms at Neerlandia. “We look forward to sharing APG’s accomplishments and plans for the future with our members and stakeholders as we work towards pulses on every farm, on every plate.”

Producers who have sold pulses in Alberta in the last two years are eligible to stand for election and to vote in person or online. Register in advance at albertapulse.com/event/ . The APG 2024-25 annual report is available at albertapulse.com/.

A CrossRoads pass is not required to attend the APG AGM. Alberta Canola and Alberta Grains will also be holding their AGMs during Crossroads. The agenda is available at crossroadscropconference.ca/agenda/

The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission represents 5,400 growers of field pea, dry bean, lentil, chickpea, faba bean, lupin and soybean in Alberta.

For more information, please contact:
Rachel Peterson, Communications Manager
Phone: 780-986-9398 ext. 108
rpeterson@albertapulse.com
www.albertapulse.com

Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) welcomes Prime Minister Mark Carney and all Members of Parliament elected to Canada’s 45^th Parliament and is urging the new government to act swiftly to address the pressing challenges facing Canadian grain farmers.

“The stakes of this election could not have been higher for grain farmers,” said Kyle Larkin, Executive Director of GGC. “From rising input costs and global market uncertainty to transportation bottlenecks and regulatory pressures, producers are facing a growing list of challenges that require immediate federal attention.”

To deliver meaningful relief, GGC is urging the government to reverse the capital gains tax increase, permanently eliminate the carbon tax for on-farm activities, and resolve ongoing trade uncertainty with the United States and China.

Continue reading the GGC release here.

April 29, 2025 – Winnipeg, MB – Today, Pulse Canada issued the following statement on behalf of Chair Terry Youzwa regarding the conclusion of the 45^th Canadian federal election:

“Pulse Canada congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory and acknowledges the efforts of all those who put their names forward for elected office.

“As the Prime Minister knows, Canada’s pulse industry plays a vital role in the country’s economic growth, supporting tens of thousands of jobs and generating billions of dollars in trade.”

Continue reading the statement here.

Keep it Clean is inviting you to attend our upcoming 2025 Product Advisory webinar.  

DATE: Thursday, April 24, 2025

TIME:   10 a.m. MDT

The Keep it Clean Product Advisory informs Canadian growers of potential market risks associated with certain crop protection products when used on some crops.

Join the experts to learn more about the 2025 Product Advisory:

• Krista Zuzak, Director of Crop Protection and Production, Cereals Canada;
• Jeff English, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Pulse Canada;
• Ian Epp, Agronomy Specialist, Canola Council of Canada.

Keep it Clean recommends growers always consult with their grain buyers before applying any products on the Product Advisory to keep their crops market-ready throughout the growing season.

CEU credits are pending for CCAs.

Register Now: https://thinkshift.zoom.us/webinar/register/1617413678233/WN_PUGxWOsgQUyBKfhW6IcUKg

As Canada heads into the 45th General Election, Pulse Canada is calling on all political parties to put trade front and centre. Canada’s position as a trusted global trading partner must be a priority. Read Pulse Canada’s news release here.

Read the Grain Growers of Canada release here and use the click-and-send tool that allows farmers to easily contact their local candidates.

Alberta Pulse Growers (APG) selected Dr. Syama Chatterton, who continues to advance root rot management options for pulse farmers, as the winner of the 11^th annual Alberta Pulse Industry Innovator Award.

“Each year, APG recognizes a person or organization whose progressive thinking and tireless efforts helped build Alberta’s pulse industry into the flourishing sector that it is today,” said APG Chair Shane Strydhorst. “Root rot disease affecting peas and lentils remains the largest threat that we need to mitigate for pulse farmers in Western Canada. Producers appreciate Dr. Chatterton’s contributions to root rot management, including identifying the organism causing the disease and advancing management options for root rot and other pulse diseases.”

Alberta pulse farmers and distinguished guests were on hand to celebrate Chatterton and her achievements at an award banquet during recent APG Joint Director-Advisor meetings in Edmonton.

Strydhorst noted that Chatterton’s work has motivated and enabled seed testing labs to offer tests for Aphanomyces to help guide producer decision-making. Her efforts have helped steer future research investment on the Prairies toward Aphanomyces euteiches. APG’s investments include the commitment of $3 million over five years for research projects that reduce the risk of root rot and partnership in rootrot.ca .

“Root rots significantly impact yields and limit production regions for peas and lentils,” Strydhorst said. “Eliminating this risk is essential for profitable and sustainable pea and lentil production in Western Canada. Dr. Chatterton’s accomplishments and continued dedication to mitigating the risk for pulse farmers is highly valued and appreciated.”

Chatterton was nominated for the award by her colleagues, Dr. Haley Catton and Dr. Reem Aboukhaddour. Fellow scientists celebrated Chatterton’s accomplishments in a video that was shown during the ceremony and is available on the APG YouTube channel.

“Tremendous thanks to the Alberta Pulse Growers for this award,” said Chatterton, who is based at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Lethbridge Research and Development Centre. “I am honoured to be selected as a recipient, as it is very rewarding to know that the research myself and my team performs has an impact for pulse producers. The opportunities I have to work with pulse producers towards a common goal of enhancing pulse crop production is the most satisfying and worthwhile aspect of my work at AAFC.”

The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission represents 5,400 growers of field pea, dry bean, lentil, chickpea, faba bean, lupin and soybean in Alberta. Our vision is to have pulses on every farm, on every plate.

For more information, please contact:
Rachel Peterson, Communications Manager
Phone: 780-986-9398 ext. 108
rpeterson@albertapulse.com
www.albertapulse.com

The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission is pleased to announce the 12th annual Alberta Pulse Industry Innovator Award. An industry innovator is a person or organization that has worked to help nurture and shape the pulse industry and has helped contribute to the success of the industry as it is today. Innovators may have contributed to the industry through various areas from production, marketing, research, extension, processing, management, promotion and innovation.

To nominate someone, please complete the Pulse Industry Innovator Nomination Form below.

Nominations may be forwarded to the APG office and will be accepted until December 11, 2025.

2026 APG Pulse Innovator Nomination Form

2026 APG Pulse Innovator Fillable Nomination Form

The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission (APG) changed its bylaws to reduce the number of members necessary to conduct an annual or special Commission meeting from 40 to 30 eligible producers.

The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council approved the change on February 24 following a vote by eligible APG members attending the 2025 annual general meeting in January and conversations at all five fall zone meetings.

“We had great turnout at the provincial AGM in January, but sometimes it isn’t easy to get growers out to these meetings,” said APG Chair Shane Strydhorst, who farms at Neerlandia. “If we didn’t have quorum at the AGM, we wouldn’t have been able to hold a vote and would have had to reschedule. We strive for more than our quorum number when we are making decisions because we want everyone to participate.”

Strydhorst added that the board agreed that the move was necessary for several reasons, including the increasing consolidation of farms. The new quorum number brings APG in line with other similar organizations.

Meanwhile, Strydhorst was re-elected as APG Chair following the AGM. He leads an Executive Committee that includes First Vice-Chair Will Muller of Bow Island, and Second Vice-Chair Kevin Auch of Carmangay. APG’s 12-member board also includes Directors Greg Stamp of Enchant, Peter Hoff of Gleichen, Chris Allam of Ardrossan, Peter Konstapel of Spirit River, Beverley Wieben on Fairview, Robert Semeniuk of Smoky Lake, Scott Keller of New Norway, Director-at-Large (Bean) John Kolk of Picture Butte and Director-at-Large (Non-Bean) Michael Bury of Mannville.

The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission represents 5,400 growers of field pea, dry bean, lentil, chickpea, faba bean, lupin and soybean in Alberta.

For more information, please contact:
Rachel Peterson, Communications Manager
Phone: 780-986-9398 ext. 108
rpeterson@albertapulse.com
www.albertapulse.com