The Bison are on the move
Lakeland College is moving its bison herd to a new location.
By the end of the month, the bison will be relocated to their new home south of Vermillion thanks to the generosity of Armin and Rita Mueller.
A historic $4 million donation from the couple was specifically identified for that purpose.
Lakeland bought the land which includes eight contiguous quarters, handling facilities, outbuildings, fencing and full services for $7,780,000.
Data is key to the future of Canadian ag
The Enterprise Machine Intelligence Learning Initiative (EMILI) and Assiniboine Community College (ACC) are working together on ag-tech innovation and education.
The two hope to increase digital skills to address labour shortages in the ag sector.
Studies show that Canada’s ag sector could be facing a shortage of 123,000 workers by 2030.
RBC's Farmer 4.0 Report suggests that the advanced technologies
emerging across agriculture and sub-sectors will change the skills needed in the sector over the next decade.
WGRF announces $2.7 Million in funding for new crop related research
The Western Grains Research Foundation recently committed $2.7 Million to 22 new research projects through Saskatchewan's Agriculture Development Fund.
Board Chair, Dr. Keith Degenhardt says producers remain committed to investing in agricultural research.
"Since we began this funding partnership with ADF in 2012, WGRF has invested almost $30 million dollars to more than 220 research projects that have undoubtedly improved agricultural systems, technology and agronomic practices for western Canadian farmers.”
McCain Foods releases new Sustainability Report
The report looks at just how well McCain is responding to the challenges faced by climate change, its priority on enhancing soil health and its farming partners' transition to more regenerative practices.
Working with its farmer partners, McCain has accelerated its regenerative agriculture ambition by providing technical assistance and financing opportunities that can help tackle the escalating impacts of climate change on yields and crop quality.
Olds College makes top ten research colleges in Canada
Research Infosource Inc. has selected Olds College of Agriculture and Technology as one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges, placing it in the top ten.
The continued growth of the Smart Ag Ecosystem and applied research activities on the Olds College Smart Farm launched the College into the top 10 this year.
Associate Vice President of Applied Research, Dr. Joy Agnew says the Olds College Smart Ag Ecosystem is focused on accelerating the progress and innovation needed to grow Canada’s ag industry through applied research.
Livestock related research got a big boost this week
A key announcement coming out of the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference this week.
Agriculture Minister David Marit announcing $6 million in federal/provincial funding for 34 livestock and forage research projects, 12 of those projects are being co-funded with industry partners kicking in over $298 thousand.
Sask Wheat "Think Wheat" meetings bring key information to growers
Sask Wheat is holding a series of producer meetings this week making stops in Estevan, Lumsden and Kindersley.
The Think Wheat event Tuesday in Estevan was sold out.
One of the keynote speakers was Marlene Boersch from Mercantile Consulting Venture.
She talked about her grain contracts report that she wrote for Sask Crops and APAS.
Her research found that the grain contracts were heavily tilted in favour of grain buyers.
SCA pleased with the province's announcement on crown lease grazing
The Chair of the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association Arnold Balicki is pleased with the province's announcement relating to grazing crown lease land.
Agriculture Minister David Marit telling producers at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference on Wednesday
that they would be freezing the rate charged to leesses grazing crown land at 2022 levels.
As well, in an effort to be proactive, they are also offering producers that have to reduce stocking rates on Crown land due to the ongoing dry conditions a rent reduction of 20 to 50 percent.
Province freezes 2023 crown land grazing rates and offers potential rent reduction based on stocking rates
Agriculture Minister David Marit stopped in at the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Conference in Saskatoon this morning.
Marit announced that the Province is freezing the 2023 rate charged to producers who lease Crown grazing land.
Saskatchewan's Crown grazing rates are established annually using a formula based on fall cattle prices and the long-term stocking rate of each parcel of land.
This year's rate freeze will apply to all grazing leases across the province.
Cutting the red tape on food trade in Lloydminster
Alberta, Saskatchewan and the CFIA are working to remove barriers to interprovincial food trade in Lloydminster.
Food trade issues have been a long-time concern for the border city.
A new 2-year pilot program operated by the Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce will ease the challenges faced by food businesses in both provinces.
The goal is for safe food to move into and within the city as if there is no provincial border.