The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat), the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) and the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) are asking Prairie grain farmers to be prepared for the upcoming reclassification of 29 wheat varieties.
Read MoreOn August 1, 2018, 29 varieties of wheat that are currently classified as Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) or Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) will be reclassified into the new Canada Northern Hard Red (CNHR) class.
Read MoreNew findings presented at the Canadian Nutrition Society annual conference this past weekend in Halifax, Nova Scotia, show that many foods made from enriched (refined) grains and whole grains are important nutrient contributors to the Canadian diet.
Read MoreThe Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotional Council (MWRPC) are pleased to announce their collaborative, cross-border funding of a research project aimed at determining whether the process used to produce sourdough bread could lead to a more easily digested food option for individuals who are sensitive to wheat consumption.
Read MoreA new research project at the University of Saskatchewan aims to enhance the information available on the Canadian consumption of foods made from both whole and enriched non-whole grains.
Read MoreThank you to all the producers and industry representatives who attended the Think Wheat sessions in Weyburn and Tisdale.
Read MoreWe are interested in better understanding what wheat producers think of different ways of funding additional wheat breeding in Canada. We will present and discuss a number of alternative funding models that have been used in Canada and elsewhere, including levy based funding and end point royalties.
Read MoreGrowers 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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