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• As of June 26, 2024, The Pest Control Act has been repealed and replaced with The Plant Health Act.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:

• 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.
• Keep Safety a Priority for a Successful Harvest - When farm safety is a priority, you will save time and money while also protecting your family.
• Moo-ving Around: Rotationally Grazing Cattle to Manage Native Rangelands - Have you moov-ed your cattle lately? Let’s talk about the various grazing management systems for livestock that can be used on native rangelands.
• Understanding Nitrates and Methods to Manage - Testing your feed and water for nitrate is the only way to know your risk and protect your livestock.
• Considerations for Salvaging Crops for Feed - Planning to salvage a crop for feed? Consider these factors first.
• Fall Assessment of Pasture Stands - As cattle are being removed from pastures this fall, it is a good time to evaluate the health and use of those pastures.
• Spray Timing for Sclerotinia Stem Rot in Canola - Do you have concerns about sclerotinia stem rot in your canola crop?
• Blue-Green Algae (Cyanobacteria): Identification, Treatment and Prevention - Don’t forget to monitor your livestock water sources this summer for signs of blue-green algae. Refresh your knowledge on algae identification, treatment and prevention strategies.
• Perennial and Annual Forage Systems for Grazing - Seeding perennial and annual forage stands for grazing may be used as a management tool to reduce feed costs.
• Glyphosate Residues in Feed - When applying pesticides to your forage and feed crops, be sure to follow label directions to ensure safety for you and your livestock.
• Potential Permits for Water Development Projects - Before you complete any potential water development projects, double check if there are any permits required to ensure your project goes smoothly.
• Biosecurity Tips for Livestock Producers - Create a biosecurity plan and commit to the measures that will help to protect your livestock, your neighbours and the wider industry from disease.

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