Canadian wheat farmers will see significant benefits through the newly announced Canadian National Wheat Cluster. Worth nearly $25 million over five years, projects funded through the Wheat Cluster address common issues that farmers face and will lead to improved varieties and agronomic practices.
Read MoreWestern Canadian cereal commissions including the barley, oat and wheat commissions from Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan are calling for major changes in the Government of Canada’s current consultation process on value creation.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is calling on Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to engage in broader consultations with Canadian grain farmers before making any changes to how research and variety development are funded for Canadian crops such as wheat.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is optimistic about the new United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA), which will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) once it is ratified by the governments of all three countries.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) are investing a combined $2.2 million in innovative wheat research projects which will benefit farmers with improved varieties, agronomic practices, and post-harvest strategies.
Read MoreThe 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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