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Wheat And Barley Commissions Keep Tabs On Virus

The Alberta Wheat and Barley Commission continues to keep producers apprised of the impact of the COVID 19 virus on the sector.

The commissions Have focused on priorities identified by farmer members.

They include ensuring that crop insurance claims are processed prior to spring seeding, farming inputs are available for spring and throughout the rest of the season, that grain exports continue to maintain farm revenue streams and to ensure that on farm storage is available at harvest.

Recognizing that this situation is changing by the moment, we encourage you to please contact our team with any issues, concerns or questions.

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