Changes at the Crop Development Centre
Feb 8, 2011 | 5:31 AM
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Last night, there was a retirement gathering for weed scientist Rick Holm. Rick has had a 40-year career, including 27 years with the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre. He’s a great scientist and great guy and he’ll be missed.
There have been a number of recent high-profile retirements from the Crop Development Centre. Flax breeder Gordon Rowland has retired and this is the last year for oat and barley breeder Brian Rossnagel. Both men were giants in their respective crops.
The good news is that new people are on-board to continue the work. Helen Booker is the new flax breeder. Aaron Beattie is doing oat and barley breeding. And Rick Holm’s position as a weed scientist will be filled in a few months.
