The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has committed over $1.79 million to 15 research projects funded under the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) in 2022. The Honourable David Marit, Minster of Agriculture, announced the funding of all crop-related ADF projects funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership prior to the SaskOats AGM today.
Read MoreOn behalf of its members and board of directors, the Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is pleased to welcome its newest member, the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat).
“Joining GGC reinforces our commitment to working with key industry stakeholders to develop a focused approach to national priorities and ensure the views of Saskatchewan growers are heard in Ottawa,” said Sask Wheat chair, Brett Halstead. “By working together, we can help deliver the conditions that Canada’s hard-working grain farmers need to continue the growth of our sector and protect the economic viability of the family farm.”
Read MoreOchratoxin A (OTA), is a potent, naturally occurring mycotoxin that can form on stored cereal grains in high moisture conditions. OTA is produced by Penicillium verrucosum a naturally occurring soil fungus; but, unlike deoxynivalenol (also known as DON or vomitoxin) which is formed by fusarium infections in the field, OTA forms exclusively in storage. Preventing even the smallest pockets of OTA-contaminated cereals during storage is the only way to manage OTA and help reduce the risk of toxins being produced and avoiding product recalls. By taking steps to prevent the formation of OTA in stored grain, farmers can protect their investments and help keep markets open for all.
Read MoreToday’s grain purchase contracts are heavily tilted in favour of grain buyers, putting Saskatchewan farmers at a distinct disadvantage, a recent report has found. The same report also found that only 46% of Prairie grain farmers feel that they are being treated fairly by contracts. The report, written by Mercantile Consulting Venture Inc., was commissioned by SaskCrops and the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), as a wider scale response to rising concerns amongst Saskatchewan farmers around the transparency of grain purchase contract terms and conditions between farmers and grain buyers.
Read MoreAccording to a new study, western Canadian farmers have received nearly $33 in return through varietal improvements for every dollar they invested in wheat breeding.
Read MoreThe Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) have announced the creation of a climate solutions initiative to help meet Canada’s ambitious goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is calling on the Government of Canada to immediately enact binding arbitration to end the CP work stoppage.
Read MoreFor the crop year ending July 31, 2021, wheat producers may claim 67.93 percent of their levy contributions to Sask Wheat as a qualifying Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) expenditure on their federal tax return. In addition, farm corporations may also claim 48.97 percent of their levy contributions as a qualifying expenditure towards the Saskatchewan Research and Development Tax Credit program.
Read MoreSix undergraduate students and six graduate students from the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources received a Sask Wheat scholarship or award in the 2021-2022 academic year. The students received a combined $165,000 in awards from Sask Wheat.
Read MoreSask Wheat and Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission (SWCDC) are exploring options for potential amalgamation.
Read MoreSask Wheat committed $3.34 million to 33 research projects funded under the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) in 2021.
Read MoreCanadians have questions about fibre, gut health, and healthy grains. A new go-to resource for up-to-date, science-based wheat nutrition information has the answers. Developed for dietitians and consumers by the Canadian Wheat Nutrition Initiative (CWNI), What About Wheat? showcases Canadian wheat as part of a healthy diet.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) 2021 director election has resulted in two current directors being re-elected, a former director being re-elected, and a first-time candidate joining the Board of Directors.
Read MoreThe Canadian Grain Commission has initiated a claims process to compensate producers for unpaid deliveries to Pipeline Foods, ULC.
Read MoreTake part in a prairie‐wide project to generate baseline producer data on current CWRS wheat management practices in irrigated and dryland production systems. This project aims to identify the key factors that prevent CWRS wheat producers from obtaining potential yields achievable on individual farms.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has received nominations from six Saskatchewan wheat producers for four available positions on the Sask Wheat Board of Directors.
Read MoreThe Board of Directors of Sask Wheat is today announcing Blair Goldade as the successful applicant to lead Sask Wheat as its new Executive Director. Goldade will replace Harvey Brooks, who is retiring from the position this fall after seven years at the helm of Sask Wheat..
Read MoreThe Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), alongside the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) and the Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission (SWCDC), have committed funding to a core breeding agreement with the University of Manitoba (UM). Valued at over $3.5 million over five years, this agreement will ensure the continuation of the successful Fusarium head blight (FHB) nursery program, along with the winter wheat breeding program.
Read MoreGrower organizations representing the more than 44,000 grain, pulse and oilseed farmers in Saskatchewan are urging the Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA) and its members to work with farmers and eliminate administration fees and reduce penalties for the 2021-2022 growing season.
Read MoreInsect and disease surveys across the Prairies have moved in recent years to a permission-based system to access fields for monitoring. Survey results to create forecast maps, guide research decisions, detect and track new or emerging pests, and support management decisions. The wheat midge survey will begin in September and access to additional wheat fields are still needed. Data collected from the wheat midge survey is used to create an annual forecast map which is posted on Sasktchewan.ca.
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