What's New on Our Website

Recent Updates:

• The Animal Production Act amalgamated four previous pieces of legislation: The Animal Identification Act, The Animal Products Act, The Line Fence Act and The Stray Animals Act.
• As of June 26, 2024, The Pest Control Act has been repealed and replaced with The Plant Health Act.
• Crop Production News is back for the 2024 growing season.

New Content:

• We have launched a new Pesticide section within the Crops and Irrigation section.
• The 2024 Crown Grazing Lease Rental Reduction Program is available.
• The Livestock Facility Emission Program is now open to sheep.
• The 2024 Guide to Crop Protection is now online.

New Sask Ag Now Blog Posts:

• Considerations for Winter Mineral Supplementation - Finding a mineral that works for your feeding program can be challenging. Not sure where to start? This article has a few tips and tricks.
• SLIM: Fuelling Innovation and Growth in Saskatchewan Agri-Businesses - Discover how SLIM funding can help Saskatchewan value-added agribusinesses receive up to $750,000 for new technologies and operational improvements. This valuable support drives efficiency and innovation meanwhile reducing emissions and costs, setting businesses up for long-term growth.
• Submit Your Weed Seeds for Herbicide Resistance Testing - Submit your weed seeds on time for herbicide resistance testing.
• Identifying Diseases in Your Crops - Plan to scout crops weekly throughout the growing season to identify diseases and ensure proper timing and application of fungicides if needed.
• Seed Testing for Crop Producers: Saving Costs and Maximizing Yields - Discover how seed testing ensures quality, saves resources and sets your crops up for success.
• Bale Grazing: Rejuvenate Tame Pasture, Increase Profitability and Reduce Chore Time  - Feeding cattle in the winter can be a costly endeavour, but with winter bale grazing, it doesn’t have to be.
• Non-herbicide Control Options for Managing Leafy Spurge - Large infestation of leafy spurge can be difficult to manage. Integrating different control options into your weed management plan could help with controlling the weed and preventing it from spreading.
• Rotating Crops on Your Farm - Consider adding another crop into your rotation to reduce risk of disease.
• Shearing Timing - Trying to decide when to shear? Read more about timing options here.
• Saskatchewan's Sustainable Agriculture and Global Collaboration - Saskatchewan’s approach to sustainable agriculture serves as a model for international markets and the future of our agriculture industry.
• Food Recalls: The Importance of Consumer Safety - Protecting consumer safety is a top priority in the agricultural/food industry. Food recalls are in place to protect the public and ensure our food is safe.
• Evaluating Fall Frost Risk to Your Crops - Has there been freezing temperatures in your area? Find out how it may affect your crops!
• Dormant Seeding in Wet and Saline Areas - Struggling with wet or saline spots? Fall dormant seeding of perennial forages can improve management in these areas.
• Using Prescribed Fire as a Management Tool - Fire is a natural ecosystem disturbance that can help maintain healthy grasslands.

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