The Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has elected Jake Leguee as chair and Jocelyn Velestuk as vice-chair. Their positions are effective immediately.
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Leaders from four farm groups, including the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), SaskCanola, Sask Wheat and SaskBarley, have penned a letter to Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Minister, urging the Government of Saskatchewan to conduct a thorough risk assessment concerning the proposed merger of Bunge and Viterra, which is currently under review by Transport Canada and Competition Bureau Canada.
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The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) will welcome one new and three incumbent directors to its board following a summer-long nomination period. First-time director Cameron Reich will join returning directors Lesley Kelly, Jocelyn Velestuk, and Glenn Tait on the Sask Wheat Board of Directors.
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The nomination period for director positions with both the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) and the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is now open.
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The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) – a collaboration between the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) – has appointed a new president, following the transition of hosting duties from AWC to MCA.
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Sask Wheat has approved $1.6 million in funding over two years to the eight Saskatchewan AgriARM sites. Each site will receive $200,000 which is going towards extension capacity, purchasing new equipment and furthering agronomic research which can increase wheat and whole-farm profitability.
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The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has committed over $467,000 to four research projects funded through the Alberta Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) in the 2022-2023 crop year.
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Sask Wheat Director Jocelyn Velestuk spoke before the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry on March 9 on behalf of the Grain Growers of Canada. The Committee is examining the status of soil health in Canada.
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The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has committed over $1.79 million to 15 research projects funded under the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) in 2022. The Honourable David Marit, Minster of Agriculture, announced the funding of all crop-related ADF projects funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership prior to the SaskOats AGM today.
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On behalf of its members and board of directors, the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is pleased to welcome its newest member, the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat).
“Joining GGC reinforces our commitment to working with key industry stakeholders to develop a focused approach to national priorities and ensure the views of Saskatchewan growers are heard in Ottawa,” said Sask Wheat chair, Brett Halstead. “By working together, we can help deliver the conditions that Canada’s hard-working grain farmers need to continue the growth of our sector and protect the economic viability of the family farm.”
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Today’s grain purchase contracts are heavily tilted in favour of grain buyers, putting Saskatchewan farmers at a distinct disadvantage, a recent report has found. The same report also found that only 46% of Prairie grain farmers feel that they are being treated fairly by contracts. The report, written by Mercantile Consulting Venture Inc., was commissioned by SaskCrops and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), as a wider scale response to rising concerns amongst Saskatchewan farmers around the transparency of grain purchase contract terms and conditions between farmers and grain buyers.
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According to a new study, western Canadian farmers have received nearly $33 in return through varietal improvements for every dollar they invested in wheat breeding.
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The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) have announced the creation of a climate solutions initiative to help meet Canada’s ambitious goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
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For the crop year ending July 31, 2021, wheat producers may claim 67.93 percent of their levy contributions to Sask Wheat as a qualifying Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) expenditure on their federal tax return. In addition, farm corporations may also claim 48.97 percent of their levy contributions as a qualifying expenditure towards the Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit program.
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Sask Wheat and Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission (SWCDC) are exploring options for potential amalgamation.
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Sask Wheat committed $3.34 million to 33 research projects funded under the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) in 2021.
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Canadians have questions about fibre, gut health, and healthy grains. A new go-to resource for up-to-date, science-based wheat nutrition information has the answers. Developed for dietitians and consumers by the Canadian Wheat Nutrition Initiative (CWNI), What About Wheat? showcases Canadian wheat as part of a healthy diet.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) 2021 director election has resulted in two current directors being re-elected, a former director being re-elected, and a first-time candidate joining the Board of Directors.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has received nominations from six Saskatchewan wheat producers for four available positions on the Sask Wheat Board of Directors.
Read MoreThe Board of Directors of Sask Wheat is today announcing Blair Goldade as the successful applicant to lead Sask Wheat as its new Executive Director. Goldade will replace Harvey Brooks, who is retiring from the position this fall after seven years at the helm of Sask Wheat..
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