Wheat breeding produces big results
Canadian varietal development system called a success story
Canada’s system of developing wheat varieties is both efficient and effective, says a University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist.
Australia invests much more into wheat genetics and improving varieties, but the yield gains are similar to Canadian results.
“In Australia, they’re spending three to five times what we are, right now, on wheat research and wheat genetics,” said Richard Gray, Canadian grain policy research chair at the U of S.
Cattlemen’s Classic Tees Off Again to Support Manitoba’s Livestock Industry
The Cattlemen's Classic is returning to Lakeside Lakeside Golf Club at the end of July to raise funds for the Manitoba Livestock Marketing Association.
This annual event is open to all Livestock Industry Employees, Cattle Producers, Grain Producers and Cattle Industry Service Providers. This event is a fundraiser for the Manitoba Livestock Marketing Association. This year the tournament lands on July 31st.
Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus has been found in two wheat fields in Northwest Saskatchewan
Wheat producers are being advised that Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYVD) has been found in two wheat fields in Northwest Saskatchewan.
Crop Extension Specialist Quinton Cubbins says they did a couple of tests for the virus, which was found in the Medstead area, as it's earlier than they might normally see it.
BYD Virus is spread by aphids, so controlling their population in the field is important.
Once the wheat is infected, there are no effective treatments.
New $4.3 million non-GMO soybean breeding program will open new opportunities for producers and processors
Protein Industries Canada says a new soybean breeding program will open new opportunities for producers and processors.
The new $4.3 million initiative for Canada's identity-preserved non-GMO soybean is being led by NRGene Canada, Pulse Genetics, Hensall Co-op, and Yumasoy Foods Ltd.
The project, involves the launch of a new breeding program to develop early-maturing, high-protein, non-GMO soybean varieties suited to Canada’s northern climates, including Manitoba and northern Ontario.
Passage of Bill C-202 brings mixed reviews and concerns over future trade talks
Canada's supply managed sector is breathing a sigh of relief with the passage of Bill C-202 which protects it from any further concessions in future trade talks.
An identical bill died on the order paper in the last session but this time moved quickly through Parliament and the Senate, before receiving Royal Assent last week.
The Dairy Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farmers of Canada, and the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers issued a joint statement supporting the legislation.
Province increases rail maintenance funding for Short Line Railways
Short Line Railways have received a significant increase in funding for rail maintenance on the 2,123 kilometres of track they operate in Saskatchewan.
Highways Minister David Marit says up to $1 million dollars is available from the Province for the 13 short lines through the 50-50 cost shared Short Line Rail Improvement Program (SRIP), which brings the total rail infrastructure investment up to $2 million for this year.
Farmers will be out evaluating crops following the weekend weather
Most areas of the prairies received some rainfall over the weekend.
Environment Canada issued a number of special weather statements warning about significant rainfall and the potential for flooding in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.
Many areas saw torrential rain and even tornadoes that caused significant damage, along with cooler temperatures and a risk of frost in some areas in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Canadian producers eye strong fall market, but cross-border dynamics could cap Canada's booming cattle prices
Canadian cattle producers are sitting in a favorable position going into summer.
Executive Administrator for the Manitoba Livestock Marketing Association, Rick Wright, says all indications show the Canadian market going into the early fall, especially for yearlings and the early calves, will be very strong.
$3.4 million to support USask's Integrated Genomics for Sustainable Animal Agriculture and Environmental Stewardship Project
Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison today announced $3.4 million over four years to support the development of two new facilities at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) which includes the Omics Resource Centre at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) and Beef Reprotech facilities at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE).
ADOPT funding announced
Saskatchewan's Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) projects, and Strategic Field Program (SFP) benefit from Federal-Provincial Sustainable CAP funding.
Farmers benefit from the practical, short-term research projects conducted through the ADOPT, which they can then use on their own operation.
For the 2024-25 fiscal year, more than $1.4 million was invested in six SFP and 32 ADOPT projects.