The Grain Growers of Canada welcome Sask Wheat as newest member
On 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.”
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Manage on-farm storage to reduce risk
Ochratoxin 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.
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Grain contracts “heavily tilted” in favour of buyers, according to new report
Today’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.
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New study shows strong return on farmers’ investments in wheat breeding
According to a new study, western Canadian farmers have received nearly $33 in return through varietal improvements for every dollar they invested in wheat breeding.
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Grain Growers of Canada to lead ‘Road to 2050’ net-zero emissions initiative
The 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.
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Sask Wheat calls for an immediate end to the CP rail work stoppage
The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is calling on the Government of Canada to immediately enact binding arbitration to end the CP work stoppage.
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Sask Wheat announces SR&ED tax credit for levy-paying producers
For 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.
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Sask Wheat announces 2021-2022 scholarship and award recipients
Six 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.
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Sask Wheat and Sask Winter Cereals Development Commission to seek producer input on proposed amalgamation
Sask Wheat and Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission (SWCDC) are exploring options for potential amalgamation.
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Sask Wheat commits over $3.34 million to collaborative wheat research
Sask Wheat committed $3.34 million to 33 research projects funded under the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) in 2021.
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New Go-To Resource for the Latest in Wheat Nutrition
Canadians 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.
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