The sudden loss of our friend & colleague Dave Marsh
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of our friend and colleague Dave Marsh.
SaskCrops Submission for AAFC’s Sustainable Agriculture Strategy Consultation
The Saskatchewan Crop Commissions welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) on the Sustainable Agriculture Strategy (SAS) discussion document.
Guy Lafond - 2022 Canola Influencer Award Recipient
2022 Dr. Guy Lafond, agricultural research scientist, Indian Head, SK - one of the most distinguished conservation researchers in Canada who was a key figure in the no-till revolution - Guy was posthumously named the 2022 recipient of the Canola Influencer Award.
I Might Be Interested in Serving on SaskCanola’s Board – How Do I Join?
It is very important for those interested in becoming a SaskCanola board member to be passionate about driving the future success of our canola industry.
SaskCanola Announces New Board Leadership and $1 Million for 10 Research Projects
On January 10, SaskCanola held its Annual General Meeting at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show. After the AGM, three new leadership appointments took place.
SaskCanola and SaskFlax Announce New Collaboration
The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) and the Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission (SaskFlax) have announced a new management collaboration.
SaskCanola Announces Four New Directors
Following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday January 10, 2023, SaskCanola’s Board of Directors will have four new members.
Fertilizer Emission Reduction Target submission to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Reducing greenhouse gases to net zero is important to canola growers and the ecosystems in which they operate.
Status of Policy Issue: AgriStability
SaskCanola will continue to work with Minister Marit’s office and the federal government through CCGA to development new business risk management programming that will serve farmers effectively in the next agriculture policy framework.
Province-wide Disease Testing Program launches for blackleg and clubroot
The importance of testing canola fields across the province of Saskatchewan for these invasive and costly diseases.
SaskCrops: Grain contracts “heavily tilted” in favour of buyers, according to new report
Today’s grain purchase contracts are heavily tilted in favour of grain buyers, putting Saskatchewan farmers at a distinct disadvantage, a recent report has found.
Nominations open for four positions on SaskCanola’s Board of Directors
Nominations open today to fill four positions on SaskCanola’s eight-member Board of Directors. The successful candidates are elected by other levy-paying canola producers in the province.
National Canola Organizations’ Statements on Removal of Restrictions for Canola Seed Exports to China
Statements from both national canola organizations, re: China’s removal of restrictions for canola exporters
Stan Jeeves - 2021 Canola Influencer Award Recipient
2021 Stan Jeeves, farmer, Wolseley, SK – delivered grain marketing training to many SK farmers and former president of the Saskatchewan Canola Growers Association (SCGA). Congratulations to Stan Jeeves, 2021 recipient of the Canola Influencer Award!
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.