At a ceremony on Friday, April 7, the Bank of Canada unveiled a limited edition $10 bank note commemorating Canada's 150th anniversary. The note features an image of wheat stalks in a Saskatchewan field. The photo was taken in the fall of 2015 on the farm of Sask Wheat Chair Bill Gehl.
Read MoreThrough recent advancements in marker technology, SeCan has just discovered that the majority of the soft white wheat varieties grown in western Canada contain the Sm1 trait for midge tolerance – and for this reason they will require stewardship.
Read MoreMaintaining 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 MoreFollowing January’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) Chair Bill Gehl and General Manager Harvey Brooks made a trip to Ottawa on February 1 and 2 to advocate for farmer-focussed transportation policy and market transparency changes on behalf of Saskatchewan wheat producers.
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).
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