The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), alongside the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) and the Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission (SWCDC), have committed funding to a core breeding agreement with the University of Manitoba (UM). Valued at over $3.5 million over five years, this agreement will ensure the continuation of the successful Fusarium head blight (FHB) nursery program, along with the winter wheat breeding program.
Read MoreSaskatchewan producers rely heavily on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers for the success of their operations. The application of these products helps increase supports plant growth by increasing availability of the essential nutrient. Unfortunately, microbes in the soil like to break down nitrogen in the soil which leads to the generation of N2O gas. Not only does this represent a growing environmental risk, but it also represents a significant economic loss for the producer. The development of enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilizer products comes as a solution to both of these challenges.
Read MoreThe Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) – a collaboration between the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) – announces today the newly appointed executive and president following the transition of hosting duties from Sask Wheat to AWC.
Read MoreThe Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), a collaboration of the Alberta Wheat Commission, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, and Manitoba Crop Alliance, has committed more than $22.6 million over five years to a core breeding agreement with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for the development of wheat varieties. The agreement ensures that farmers will benefit from new premium wheat varieties and associated genetics from AAFC’s breeding program for many years to come.
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