Prairie Grain Development Committee (PGDC) is a forum for the exchange of information relevant to the development of grain crop cultivars for western Canada.
Joined February 2024
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@PGDC_CAN retweeted
Securing the future of wheat in Canada requires a reimagining of our wheat breeding innovation system. Backed by farmers across Western Canada, the CWRC is up to the task.
Learn more: ow.ly/lJ5450YFVRx
#cdnwheat #cdnag #wheatresearch
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@PGDC_CAN retweeted
Mar 20
The barley behind your pint might soon keep beer fresher longer. Researchers at @pgdc_can spent last week reviewing LOX-less malting barley that reduces flavour staling in beer.
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@PGDC_CAN retweeted
Over the last couple days our team has been in Banff for the annual Prairie Grain Development Committee (PGDC) meetings.
@pgdc_can discussions contribute to the development of cultivars for western Canadian prairie grain crops.
#abag #AG #westcdnag
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@PGDC_CAN retweeted
Wrapped up a very productive year at @pgdc_can in #Banff supporting 14 new varieties of #Wheat #Rye & #Triticale for PRCWRT voted to support 6 CWRS, 1 CPSR, 1 CWAD, 1 CWSP, 1 CWRW, 3 Fall Rye, 1 Spring Triticale.
Congratulation to the Breeders #GeneticsAtWork #WestCdnAg...
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Celebrating annual wheat breedersâ appreciation dinner at PGDC 2026 in Banff! Thanks to Adam Dyck and Warburtons for hosting the dinner. @WheatSingh @CurtisPozniak @gurcharn_brar @grafwheat @Val_Klymiuk @adamjdyck
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@PGDC_CAN retweeted
At the @pgdc_can meetings in Banff this week. Lots of excitement about a new mustard line that could boost yields by nearly 10%.
But thereâs also real concern about GM mustard contamination, export market risks, and federal research cuts that could weaken Prairie crop testing.
A new mustard line could boost yields by nearly 10% for Prairie growers.
But industry warns GM mustard contamination and federal research cuts could threaten export markets & long-term oilseed development.
Full story: hubs.li/Q045zHRW0
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@PGDC_CAN retweeted
15 Aug 2025
Great to host @AlbertaGrains & @RDARAlberta at the @AAFC_Canada Lethbridge Research and Development Centre and appreciate the opportunity to showcase our exciting work in #WheatBreeding and #Genetics Enchantments. @wheat_research @westerngrains @SaskWheat @SKAgriculture ðð
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RT @gurcharn_brar: After walking through ~17,000 plots, 28,000 hill plots, & 800 F2 rows, 2025 field season is in books.
Iâm already excitâĶ
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@PGDC_CAN retweeted
11 Aug 2025
âPlant breeders have a very tangible impact on the lives of growers,â said Gurcharn Brar, head of the University of Alberta wheat breeding program. âThatâs very, very fulfilling" grainswest.com/2024/09/for-tâĶ @AlbertaGrains
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@PGDC_CAN retweeted
1 Aug 2025
Another day of rating #StirpeRust in our Creston Valley nursery in Beautiful British Columbia with excellent expression of #StripeRust #RustNeverSleep @globalrust @SaskWheat @AlbertaGrains @mb_cropalliance #GeneticsAtAwork #thunderstorms
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RT @gurcharn_brar: Creston stripe rust nursery is another (other than Surrey nursery) integral part of my breeding program. Excellent rustâĶ
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@PGDC_CAN retweeted
1st CBL Wheat Field Day is in books! A splendid day for @CBL_UA crew to showcase new varieties, genetics research & interact with growers, & seed industry.
Thanks @wheat_research @AlbertaGrains @SaskWheat @mb_cropalliance @westerngrains @RDARAlberta for funding
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@PGDC_CAN retweeted
RDAR staff had the opportunity to attend the inaugural Cereal Breeding Lab (CBL) Wheat Field Day. The day showcased recently released varieties like UABrynn and other advanced lines in the breeding pipeline at U of A.
#AlbertaAg #Wheat #UofA
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@PGDC_CAN retweeted
26 Jul 2025
How are researchers working to control leaf spot diseases in cereal crops? grainswest.com/2025/01/contrâĶ @AlbertaGrains #leafspotcomplex
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RT @gurcharn_brar: Big thanks to my good friend & a great colleague @ugill10 for helping screen many of our breeding lines in his stem & leâĶ
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@PGDC_CAN retweeted
24 Jul 2025
Learn about wheat variety development at the Cereal Breeding Lab field day on the morning of July 29 at #UAlberta South Campus.
Learn more and RSVP:
bit.ly/4eE7V0W)
ALT Promotional banner for 1st CBL Wheat Field Day on July 29, 2025, at South Campus, University of Alberta. Image shows a lush wheat field at sunset with text inviting to discuss wheat variety development, including lunch.
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RT @gurcharn_brar: Did youâve a chance to look atð two very high yielding varieties (UA Brynn and Alotta) at @AginMotion from our @CBL_UA pâĶ
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@PGDC_CAN retweeted
22 Jul 2025
Dr. Steve Shirtliffe is sharing insights on the Dept. of Plant Sciencesâ UAV (drone) program and the new Nutrient Centre for Sustainable & Digital Agriculture. Big things ahead in precision ag and data-driven crop management! #CDCFieldDay #AgTech #UAV #SustainableFarming
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