Industry News
Saskatchewan farmers urge grain elevators to partner on solutions amid historic drought conditions
Saskatoon (August 30, 2021) – Grower 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 […]
Considering Options for Your Barley in a Drought
Crops don’t grow much when it is hot, windy and dry. And neither does hay. Livestock producers are looking for feed options this winter. Considering the low yield potential in […]
Saskatchewan Producer Groups Call for the Creation of an Export Sales Reporting Program
SASKATOON (July 5, 2021) – A coalition of Saskatchewan producer groups is calling for the creation of an Export Sales Reporting Program to improve market transparency for farmers. Groups represented […]
Five Saskatchewan crop commissions seek director nominations
NEWS RELEASE SASKATOON (June 14, 2021) – The nomination period for director positions with five Saskatchewan crop commissions is now open. The commissions seeking nominations include the Saskatchewan Barley Development […]
Spring Frost Risks in Cereal Crops
By: Alberta Wheat & Barley When emerged cereal crops experience night-time temperatures below 0°C, the question of crop survival is never far from a producer’s mind. In general, wheat is […]
USask to pay tribute to honorary degree recipients
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will honour five remarkable individuals proudly associated with the university who have gone on to make significant contributions to their communities and to Canadian society […]