SaskCanola Submits Feedback to the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Crops, re: Code of Practice
As a result of the feedback they received, the CRSC is determining next steps for a Code of Practice that reflects farmers’ concerns. SaskCanola is participating in this re-evaluation and will keep farmers interests front and center in these ongoing discussions.
Status of Policy Issue: Code of Practice
As a result of the feedback they received, the CRSC is determining next steps for a Code that reflects farmers’ concerns. SaskCanola is participating in this re-evaluation and will keep farmers interests front and center in these ongoing discussions.
Sask Crop Commissions Submit Budget Recommendations to Finance Canada
As part of Finance Canada’s pre-budget consultations for Budget 2022, the Sask Crop Commissions put forward a submission highlighting four recommendations for the government’s consideration.
SaskCanola Invests in New Canola Research, Launches Website & Seeks Farmer Feedback on Research Priorities Survey
SaskCanola has committed $825,000 to 9 research projects funded under the Canola Agronomic Research Program (CARP) in 2022.
SaskCanola Research Priorities Survey
SaskCanola is actively seeking input from Saskatchewan canola farmers on research priorities so that investments and results continue to provide maximum value on-farm. Grand prize available! Survey deadline is March 31, 2022.
Verticillium Stripe Workshop
Watch a recording of our recent research workshop that shares the culmination of 4 years worth of verticillium stripe research.
Canola Agri-Science Research Cluster Request for Letters of Intent
Under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, Canola Council of Canada, Alberta Canola, SaskCanola and Manitoba Canola Growers Association and AAFC are looking to build on the continued success of the Canola AgriScience Research Cluster in developing a fourth robust research program.
SaskCanola Commits $1.14 Million to Collaborative Canola Research
The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) has committed $1.14 million to 10 research projects funded under the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) in 2021.
SaskCanola Elects New Board Leadership
Following the Annual General Meeting on January 11, SaskCanola’s Board of Directors elected Charlene Bradley as Board Chair.
Status of Policy Issue: Grain Contracts
SaskCanola will work with the provincial and federal governments to make contracts more fair to producers; and will support efforts to inform producers of their rights and responsibilities with regards to grain contracts.
SaskCanola Meets with Shadow Cabinet
At Agribition 2021, SaskCanola met with three members of the Conservative Shadow Cabinet to discuss a number of policy issues affecting farmers.
Agronomy Webinar Series
View recordings from the Canola Watch 2021-22 agronomy webinar series.
Letter to Minister Marit, re: 2021 drought and grain contracts
Producer groups’ letter to Minister Marit, re: grain contracts and export sales reporting
SK Farmers Urge Grain Elevators to Partner on Solutions Amid Historic Drought Conditions
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 to work with farmers and eliminate administration fees and penalties for the 2021-2022 growing season.
Coping with Drought: Message from SaskCanola’s Chair
SaskCanola will make every effort to keep growers updated on issues related to the drought as the growing season progresses.
SK Producer Groups Call for the Creation of an Export Sales Reporting Program
A coalition of Saskatchewan producer groups is calling for the creation of an Export Sales Reporting Program to improve market transparency for farmers.
Wilf Keller - 2019 Canola Influencer Award Recipient
2019 Dr. Wilf Keller, agricultural research scientist, Saskatoon, SK – involved in the development and application of biotechnologies for canola crop improvement (GM canola). Congratulations to Wilf Keller, 2019 recipient of the Canola Influencer Award!
Zenneth Faye - 2018 Canola Influencer Award Recipient
2018 Zenneth Faye, farmer, West Bend, SK – driving force behind SaskCanola, Director on SCGA Board, and inaugural Chair of Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission. Congratulations to Zenneth Faye, 2018 recipient of the Canola Influencer Award!
William Cooper - 2017 Canola Influencer Award Recipient
2017 William Cooper, farmer, Foam Lake, SK – Director on the Board of the Saskatchewan Canola Growers Association (SCGA) and Executive Director of SCGA. Congratulations to William Cooper, 2017 recipient of the Canola Influencer Award!
Dr. Keith Downey - 2016 Canola Influencer Award Recipient
2016 Dr. Keith Downey, agricultural research scientist, Saskatoon SK – one of the “Fathers of Canola” who played a key leadership role in the development of canola. Congratulations to Dr. Keith Downey, 2016 recipient of the Canola Influencer Award!