The plan to modernize the wheat class system was developed in response to concerns from customers of Canada’s wheat that gluten strength in the Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) class is not meeting customer expectations. Gluten strength is an important factor in bread baking because it helps dough rise and maintain its shape as it is baked. As well, there were some concerns about American varieties being grown in Canada and how they would fit into the current wheat class system.
Read MoreRecognizing the important role producer funding of public breeding has played in delivering new wheat and barley varieties for increased farm profitability, Western Canada’s wheat and barley commissions/ associations are working together to consider options for continued leadership and influence.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is pleased to announce the results of its 2015 Director elections.
Read MoreThe 2015 Bean Feed, which took place on November 20 at TCU Place in Saskatoon, included the awarding of scholarships to current Agriculture and Bioresources students. For the first time, the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) was included in this portion of the program as the inaugural Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission Essay Award was presented.
Read MoreSask Wheat will be sending a nominee list of Saskatchewan producers interested in attending the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) 2016 Combine to Customer programs in Winnipeg. The deadline to become a nominee is December 5, 2015.
Read MoreMeet the candidates for our fall 2015 elections!
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) announced today that elections will proceed this fall for three positions within its Board of Directors.
Read MoreThe Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has confirmed it will help ensure the future of agricultural research and profitable production of wheat in Saskatchewan by offering undergraduate and graduate scholarships to agriculture students at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S).
Read MoreWith the most recent report estimating producer revenue losses caused by grain export capacity constraints to be $5-6.7 billion for the 2013/14 and 2014/15 crop years, producer organizations such as the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) are reminding the agriculture industry to keep transportation issues top of mind this election season.
Read MoreNow that harvest is nearing completion in most parts of the province, we remind you to send in your samples to the Canadian Grain Commission’s Harvest Sample Program.
Read MoreA new research project based out of the University of Manitoba needs your help to investigate the quality and gluten strength of CWRS wheat.
Read MoreThe Canadian Seed Trade Association has launched a new database help easily identify PBR protection on crop varieties registered for sale in Canada.
Read MoreWelcome to the CSTA’s new database. This database was created with the assistance of the Canadian Food Inspection’s Variety Registration Office, and the Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) Office.
Read MoreThe Communications Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for managing and executing the communications and marketing activities of the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission in collaboration with SWDC staff and other stakeholders.
Read MoreStarting this fall in Saskatchewan, producers can safely dispose of their unwanted or obsolete pesticide and livestock medications, at no charge!
Read MoreSask Wheat will once again be a host member of the CropSphere conference for 2016, in partnership with SaskBarley, SaskPulse, SaskFlax, SaskCanola and SODC.
Read MoreView and download PDFs or watch videos of the presentations.
Read MoreFor the first time in 2015, FHB risk maps are available in both Saskatchewan and Manitoba. At a glance, on a given day the maps may appear to indicate a different risk for growers in each province, which can be concerning for farms along the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border. However, closer examination will reveal minor differences in the models and maps useful for considering FHB risk.
Read MoreAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is currently looking for individuals who are interested in weather and climate to report on their agroclimate conditions. All it takes is 2-5 minutes of your time to fill out a quick survey based on the impacts weather and climate are having on agriculture in your area.
Read MoreSask Wheat has launched an online tool designed to help farmers manage their fusarium risk. The tool is a series of fusarium risk assessment maps that will be updated daily using data collected from approximately 421 weather stations across Saskatchewan.
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