The 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.
Read MoreOn August 4, 2021, nine Saskatchewan agriculture organizations wrote to the Government of Saskatchewan on behalf of their members and levy payers to request that the provincial government work with the Government of Canada to extend the enrollment deadline for AgriStability and increase coverage levels to an 80% compensation rate.
Read MoreA coalition of Saskatchewan producer groups is calling for the creation of an Export Sales Reporting Program to improve market transparency for farmers. Groups represented in the coalition include APAS, SaskBarley, SaskCanola, SaskFlax, SaskOats, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, and Sask Wheat.
Read MoreThe Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Prairie Biovigilance Network (PBN) group was developed to address concerns related to surveying of wheat diseases in the Prairie region as well as general insect and weed issues. Access to wheat samples is critical for the work group conducts. The group needs farmer assistance with a leaf disease survey of commercial wheat fields, and a survey of stored product insects occurring in farm grain bins, in the Prairie region.
Read MoreSaskatchewan producers rely heavily on synthetic nitrogen fertilizers for the success of their operations. The application of these products helps increase supports plant growth by increasing availability of the essential nutrient. Unfortunately, microbes in the soil like to break down nitrogen in the soil which leads to the generation of N2O gas. Not only does this represent a growing environmental risk, but it also represents a significant economic loss for the producer. The development of enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilizer products comes as a solution to both of these challenges.
Read MoreFusarium head blight is a notorious fungal disease threatening small cereal grains like wheat. Its effects are far-reaching and result in millions of dollars in economic losses every year, making it one of the most significant crop diseases faced by Canadian wheat growers. Not only does this disease reduce crop yields and seed quality, but the fungus responsible for the infection produces dangerous mycotoxins including one called DON (deoxynivalenol). Even small amounts of this toxin can cause major health issues for humans and animals, which is why it has become heavily regulated across grain markets.
Read MoreFlax crop residues can be a costly nuisance for Saskatchewan growers if they aren’t managed carefully. They wrap around seeding equipment in the spring, increase downtime in the fields, and interfere with seed germination, taking a chunk out of the bottom line. According to Dr. Jeff Schoenau (Professor of Soil Science at the University of Saskatchewan), harvest conditions could influence decisions surrounding residue management strategies.
Read MoreThe nomination period for director positions with five Saskatchewan crop commissions is now open. The commissions seeking nominations include the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat), Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG), Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission (Sask Mustard), and Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission (SWCDC).
Read MoreWatch the presentations from Dr. Randy Kutcher on research into FHB management and Dr. Tom Wolf on spraying techniques for cereal diseases.
Read MoreThank you for attending the webinar with Dr. Randy Kutcher and Dr. Tom Wolf on Fusarium Management. This event is approved for two Integrated Pest Management continuing education credits by the Certified Crop Advisor Board, one for each presentation.
Read MoreYou are invited to join the network of volunteer farmers participating in our research project aimed at developing a soil health testing tool for Saskatchewan producers.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) welcomes the proposal from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) to reduce service fees for official inspection and weighing services in light of the continued growth in grain export volumes and the CGC’s surplus.
Read MoreThe Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) – a collaboration between the Alberta Wheat Commission, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission and Manitoba Crop Alliance – has committed $2 million over five years towards a core breeding agreement with the University of Alberta (U of A). The investment will fund research activities through the U of A’s wheat breeding program with a specific focus on developing new Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canadian Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat varieties. The agreement came into effect on May 1, 2021 and will expire December 31, 2025.
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