Maintaining a diverse crop rotation leads to a more robust agronomic cropping system, which is then better able to withstand stresses from environmental extremes and pests. And although Saskatchewan farmers are always looking to combat weeds, diseases and insects, one of these diseases in particular is currently a top priority.
Read MoreThe Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is pleased to announce that the Sask Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is the latest producer organization to support BeGrainSafe, CASA’s grain safety program. Sask Wheat has committed $10,000 a year for the next three years.
Read MoreThe Think Wheat extension meetings were held on March 7 and 8 in Humboldt and Rosetown. The presentations of each speaker are now available.
Read MoreExtension services are designed to assist farmers and ranchers. These services include the business information, advice and support provided by specialists in regional offices around the province and at extension events, the toll-free Agriculture Knowledge Centre phone line, and a variety of print and electronic publications.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has committed $1,473,621 to support wheat research projects funded under the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) in 2016. Saskatchewan’s Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. Lyle Stewart, announced the funding of all crops-related ADF projects at CropSphere 2017 on Tuesday, January 10.
Read MoreToday, the Alberta Wheat Commission, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission and the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to absorb the responsibilities and financial obligations of the Western Canadian Deduction (WCD).
Read MoreThe Varieties of Grain Crops is an annual publication of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture that provides information on the relative yields for the different growing regions in the province. You will also find production information on the crops, including a list of seed distributors.
Read MoreFusarium is probably the number one downgrading factor out there for Western Canada, with Manitoba and Saskatchewan the most adversely affected. For wheat itself it’s pretty bad, for durum wheat, it's very bad. This is why it’s critical for producers to get their grain tested, this year more than ever.
Read MoreFunding organizations from across Canada are participating in the development of a Canadian National Wheat Cluster for submission to the next federal Agriculture Policy Framework (APF), the successor to the current Growing Forward 2 programming.
Read MoreCigi is planning four short programs for Western Canadian grain farmers in January, February and March 2017. The program will include a number of senior level speakers who will provide insight into where the grain industry is heading and what needs to be done to stay competitive and meet the ever-changing requirements of domestic and international grain buyers.
Read MoreGrowers will enjoy an excellent lineup of speakers and experts on all topics related to crop production and marketing at the fourth-annual CropSphere conference, which will be held January 10 and 11, 2017.
Read MoreThis is an opportunity to receive free, unofficial CGC grade and quality results that include protein content on cereal grains. Samples collected assist with the marketing of Canadian grain, evaluating grain grades and research projects that benefit farmers.
Read MoreWheat producers from across Saskatchewan were able to learn about degrading factors, end-user requirements and how their wheat is graded at the Grade School meetings in Yorkton and Swift Current.
Read MoreThe program included a presentation on herbicide-resistant weeds from Clark Brenzil, Provincial Specialist in Weed Control with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. As well, Dean Dias, Director, Value Chain Relations from Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi), talked about the role Cigi plays in the wheat value chain.
Read MoreFor the first time, FHB risk maps were available in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba. At times the maps appeared to indicate a different risk for growers in each province, which can be concerning for farms along the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border. However, closer examination reveals minor differences in the models and maps, which are useful for considering FHB risk.
Read MoreMany of the drier areas in 2015 indicate lower risk from this pest for 2016. If precipitation in an area is less than 25 mm prior to the end of May wheat midge development will be affected again resulting in delayed emergence of the insect.
Read MoreFHB is a mono-cyclic disease. Once the crop is infected, it is infected. No management prevents further infection. Symptoms do not appear until after infection. So, how should a producer decide to spray, and when?
Read MoreCanada ranks third behind the U.S. and Australia in the number of herbicide-resistant (HR) weed biotypes. Since 1975 in Canada (when Hoe-grass was introduced), there have been on average 1.5 new biotypes per year. The total number of biotypes in Canada is over 60, equally split between Western and Eastern Canada.
Read MoreTo assist growers in meeting export demand and maintaining a healthy profit from their durum crop, Sask Wheat along with SeCan have entered into a partnership that will see the two organizations invest up to $3.5 million over ten years in the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC) Durum Breeding Program.
Read MoreThis event will include a grading demonstration for producers and discussion of degrading factors along with an explanation of the impacts of degrading factors on end product quality and the quality requirements for Canadian wheat around the world.
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