The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) and Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) are pleased to announce combined funding of more than $1.6 million over three years in innovative wheat research aimed at improving wheat production and outcomes for farmers.
Read MoreSask Wheat 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 to avoid the possibility of leaving unwanted levels of chemical residues on their wheat.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is pleased to see Canadian Grain Commission’s (CGC) Surplus Investment Framework outlined today as it will address areas important to Saskatchewan’s grain producers.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) announced the commitment of up to $543,000 to five research activities under the Integrated Crop Agronomy Cluster (ICAC).
Read MoreAs part of its grain grading modernization project, the Canadian Grain Commission initiated a review of the standard samples used for visual assessment of frost/heat stress and mildew in all classes of wheat.
Read MoreCereals Canada and the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) are pleased to announce that Sask Wheat is the newest member of Cereals Canada.
Read MoreFollowing the detection of genetically modified (GM), herbicide-tolerant wheat in Alberta, the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is confident that the high-quality and safe reputation of Canadian wheat around the world will be reinforced.
Read MoreAs of 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 MoreThrough the late 1980s and into the 2000s, farmers were encouraged to manage their risk through practices such as insecticide application and having a rotation that had a resistant non-wheat crop grown between wheat crops. However, a breakthrough came when midge resistance was discovered by breeders and entomologists at the Cereal Research Centre (CRC) in Winnipeg.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is pleased to see the passage of Bill C-49, which amended the Canada Transportation Act, and hopes it will lead to consistent and predictable movement of Canadian grains to port and market.
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 MoreNot getting paid for the grain you deliver. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it’s a tough financial blow. Know the rules so you can protect yourself.
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 MoreFarmers can drop off clean, rolled grain bags at the nearest collection site at no charge. After the grain bags are collected and processed, they are recycled into new products, such as garbage bags.
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 MoreSaskatchewan producers will have access to very high coverage in 2018 as the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Program continues to improve.
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