The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat), Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA), and Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) are concerned that a recent Canadian Press article inaccurately reflects the impact of the price of wheat on rising food costs in Canada.
Read MoreTo provide greater opportunities for students and further enhance the excellent research at USask, the Board of Directors of Sask Wheat has increased the scholarship funding. Starting in the 2020-2021 academic year, Sask Wheat will provide $15,000 in undergraduate scholarships and $150,000 in graduate scholarships annually.
Read MoreThe rust resistance gene pool can is large and complicated. More than 200 known genes confer resistance to leaf, stem, and stripe rust that wheat breeders use to develop rust-resistant varieties. Despite the number of potential paths to rust-resistance, many producers have experienced a rust-resistant wheat variety suddenly stop working. This raises the question: Do any of the 200-plus rust-resistant genes have the potential to be a long-term, stable solution to rust-resistance?
Read MoreOrange wheat blossom midge can seriously damage yield and quality of susceptible wheat varieties. In late September, the Canadian Grain Commission confirmed that midge was present in the 2020 durum and wheat crops. In order to determine damage, producers are encouraged to look for rupture of the bran on the back or side of kernels; a white line or mark on the back or side; or a distorted kernel.
Read MoreThe Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) – a collaboration between the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) – announces today the newly appointed executive and president following the transition of hosting duties from Sask Wheat to AWC.
Read MoreFarmers are invited to participate in the Crop Rotation Survey workshops! Your participation will help provide a voice for Saskatchewan farmers regarding carbon sequestration, GHG emissions, and soil and land stewardship.
Read MorePMRA’s Regulatory Proposal PRO2020-01 on Tank Mix Labelling indicates that “if a label contains no guidance related to tank mixing, then tank mixes are not permitted.” This is a reversal of PMRA’s long-standing 2009 guidance authorizing the use of tank mixes that do not have specific labels.* This proposed change appears to be administrative in nature, and not based on specific safety concerns as identified by the PMRA. This proposal is also not in alignment with the broader Government of Canada approach to reducing regulatory burden or with US regulations through the EPA, which will put Canadian producers at a disadvantage to their American counterparts.
Read MoreThe agricultural ergonomic team at the University of Manitoba is looking for experienced farmers and custom operators to assess the effectiveness of a remote interface for autonomous (driverless) agricultural machines.
Read MoreThe Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), a collaboration of the Alberta Wheat Commission, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, and Manitoba Crop Alliance, has committed more than $22.6 million over five years to a core breeding agreement with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for the development of wheat varieties. The agreement ensures that farmers will benefit from new premium wheat varieties and associated genetics from AAFC’s breeding program for many years to come.
Read MoreThe difficult decision has been made to cancel the 2021 CropSphere Conference due to the uncertainties regarding COVID-19. The health of our attendees, sponsors, and speakers is our top priority and we want to do our part to ensure everyone remains safe.
Read MoreThe RWOAC is wanting to hear about the impact of wild oats on your farm. Your experience will help guide the committee and help them to decide which projects to undertake on behalf of Prairie farmers. Please take a few minutes to fill out a short survey
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association (SSCA) Carbon Committee has been moving forward as representing Saskatchewan farmers in policy creation for soil carbon sequestration. The SSCA’s history in soil carbon over the past 30 plus years has built the foundation for our position in government discussions on soil carbon sequestration on agriculture soils.
Read MoreFor the last decade or so, wheat has been the target of many health claims. Several theories have come forward, declaring that modern wheat is fundamentally different from its ancient counterparts and that this has led to a huge rise in celiac disease, among other things.
Read MoreA few years ago, Drs. Andrew Olkowski and Bernard Laarveld from the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) were looking for a treatment that would break down animal manure. They developed a catalytic solution that worked on the manure but, to make sure there were no toxic side effects on plants, they tested it on some barley seed. Turns out, it wasn’t toxic at all – the opposite, in fact.
Read MoreA relatively small number of insect species can be major limiting factors in wheat production. Several parts of plants are attacked by specific species and each can cause damage that reduces yields and quality. One of the more important of these is the Sitodiplosis mosellana, more commonly known as the wheat midge. This small (2-3 mm) fly lays eggs under the glumes or floret grooves of newly emerged heads. Eggs are laid late June to early July in the evening, near sunset, individually or in clusters of 3-4.
Read MoreWhen you deliver grain to a licensed grain company in Canada, you must complete a declaration of eligibility for delivery form. This declaration is required by the Canada Grain Act for the beginning of the 2020-2021 crop year (starting August 1, 2020).
Read MoreI hope this message finds all of Saskatchewan’s wheat producers well and optimistic for a strong year ahead. After challenging conditions in the fall that caused some producers to complete their harvest in the spring, we could use a year of good weather and favourable market conditions.
Read MoreThe SMA needs your help to build a robust pest-monitoring system. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture (SMA) and its partners monitor for crop pests, including insects, diseases and weeds. The information from the monitoring is used to create forecast maps, guide research decisions, detect and track new or emerging pests, and support management decisions.
Read MoreThe 2019 Grasshopper Survey was completed on 1,160 sites throughout Saskatchewan in August. Light populations were seen throughout the province, with some exceptions. Most moderate counts (five to 10 m2) were found in the southeast, with a few moderate counts near Saskatoon, Biggar and Rosetown. The highest populations (more than 10 m2) were seen primarily in the southeast.
Read MoreManitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat), Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley), Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), and Alberta Barley have significant concerns about the Seed Variety Use Agreement (SVUA) pilot project and its future impact on western Canadian wheat and barley producers.
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