What's New on Our Website

Recent updates:

• Agricultural Corporation Exemptions from Mineral Rights Tax - Agricultural Corporations may receive an exemption 
• Trade Statistics - Trade export numbers now updated.
• Webinars Page - Timely online broadcasts on a variety of industry-related topics.
• 2022 Herbicide Resistance Testing Form is now available

New Content:

• 2022 Grasshopper Forecast map is now posted
• Final Crop Report - The final Crop Report for the 2021 growing season is now posted
• Saskatchewan Agricultural Drought Preparedness Plan - This plan breaks down the types of drought management actions and lists potential actions which may be taken depending on drought stage.
• Producer Resources for Dry Conditions section - Sask Ag Now articles that provide resources and program information for producers related to water development and infrastructure, farm stress and water testing.

New Sask Ag Now blog posts:

• Understanding Fibre in the Beef Cow Diet -  Protein and energy are very important feed ingredients but they are not the only things that need to be considered when planning for winter feeding. 
• Meet our Extension Specialists at Agribition - Ministry of Agriculture regional specialists will be at Canadian Western Agribition from Nov. 22 to 27 at booth 115 in the International Trade Centre.
• Managing Stored Grain from Fields with Excessive Regrowth - There are a number of factors that contribute to how long grain can be stored before it is delivered to the buyer.
• Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network - A new opportunity for livestock producers to gain financial insight into their operation.  
• Understanding Environmental Screening for Farm Stewardship and Water Development Projects - When planning new Farm Stewardship or Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program development projects, it is important to screen for environmentally-sensitive lands prior to getting started
• Fall Soil Testing in Dry Conditions - Soil testing is a key component to a nutrient management plan and may be critical following a dry year.
• Feed Sampling and Ration Balancing for Winter - A balanced ration can help minimize overall feed costs and it all starts with feed testing. 
• Managing Weed Seed Banks - Preventing weed seeds from entering the bank is the best way to control and deplete the bank.
• Narrow-Leaved Hawk’s-Beard - Narrow-leaved hawk’s-beard is a unique weed species due to its ability to behave as a summer or winter annual.
• Agri-Environmental Specialists - Specialists work closely with producers to implement best management practices (BMPs) on their operations

Agriculture News Releases

Find all of the News Releases issued by the Ministry of Agriculture in this filtered list:

Go to Agriculture News Release Archive