Growers of Midge Tolerant Wheat count on Sm1 – the one and only gene tolerant to midge – and follow specific stewardship practices to preserve its effectiveness. If tolerance is lost, it could cost growers $60 million annually and up to $36 per acre.
Read MoreA Saskatchewan producer transportation coalition is calling for swift legislative action to kickstart the movement of Canadian grains to port and market.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commissionhas committed $2,684,204 million to support wheat research projects funded under the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) in 2017.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has formally installed its new Board of Directors.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is pleased to announce the results of its 2017 director elections.
Read MoreThe Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), a federal not-for-profit corporation that will facilitate long-term investments aimed at improving profitability and competitiveness for Canadian wheat farmers, has elected its first executive from its Board of Directors.
Read MoreTo some Saskatchewan wheat farmers, rain clouds were like an endangered species this summer. But with harvest well underway, some of them may be shocked by what's grown out of bone-dry soil.
Read MoreSomewhere between $300 and $325 million — that’s how much the latest spring wheat varieties with superior water use efficiency may have added to Saskatchewan’s production this year.
Read MoreIf ever there was a question about the value of research and development in crop production, this year answered it with a resounding affirmative. Residual moisture from previous years was critical for many in the central and southern Prairies, but so too were advances in crop varieties and minimum and zero tillage.
Read MoreSaskatchewan barley and wheat producers wishing to serve as a director of either the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) or the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) are reminded to submit their nomination forms and accompanying information by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2017.
Read MoreToday, the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) announced the formation of the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), a federal not-for-profit corporation that will facilitate long-term investments aimed at improving profitability and competitiveness for western Canadian wheat farmers.
Read MoreWith farmers across Saskatchewan preparing for harvest, the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission is reminding wheat producers to know the moisture content of their crop before applying pre-harvest herbicides and to always apply according to the label information.
Read MoreIn an ongoing effort to strengthen market opportunities for Canadian wheat, the wheat commissions in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba will be collaborating with grain companies on a renewed representative governance model and strategic direction for the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi).
Read MoreThe Canadian International Grains Institute is pleased to announce its new board of directors, signalling the beginning of a new funding model and board structure for the organization.
Read MoreScouting your cereals? Look for these beneficial insects. They can help with control of yield-robbing insect pests and are an important part of integrated pest management.
Read MoreCash ticket deferrals are an important financial tool for Saskatchewan producers and the removal of this program would have a direct impact on the profitability and sustainability of their operations.
Read MoreThe analysis, conducted by Richard Gray and Mohammad Torshizi of the Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics at the University of Saskatchewan, indicates that an additional 10 million metric tonnes (mt) of annual throughput port capacity on Canada’s West Coast could be worth several billion dollars to Prairie farmers.
Read MoreFrom late-season rain and snow in Vancouver to the struggle of a railway to meet demand over winter, some are once again questioning the reliability of the transportation system. The reports of vessels lined up at the Port of Vancouver this winter led to some producers speculating how transportation issues would impact them financially.
Read MoreThe nomination period for director positions with both the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) and the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is now open.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is urging the federal government to protect the interests of Canadian grain producers and the integrity of the Canadian grain system. This comes in the wake of calls to accommodate American-grown wheat sold in Canada into the Canadian grain grading system.
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