Recent Updates:
- How to Permit Agricultural Crown Land - The Ministry of Agriculture tenders short-term permits of agricultural Crown land for the current production season. Learn how you can apply for a permit this growing season.
- The 2023 wheat midge survey map has been added to the website.
- The sclerotinia incidence map has been updated for 2023.
New Content:
- The Livestock Facility Emission Program is now open to sheep.
- The 2024 Guide to Crop Protection is now online
- Drought in Saskatchewan - The resources and programs listed on this page are to support Saskatchewan’s agriculture sector when faced with drought conditions.
- The newly announced Beekeeper Extraordinary Expense (BEE) Program provides financial assistance for eligible commercial producers to purchase replacement colonies due to extraordinary honeybee colony loss during the 2021/2022 winter.
New Sask Ag Now Blog Posts:
- Early Life Nutrition for Bulls - The first six months of a bull’s life can impact his fertility. Read more about improving bull fertility through early life nutrition here.
- Clubroot Survey Programs - Find out how the clubroot distribution map is made and what programs are available to producers.
- Record Keeping – Why It Should Move Up on Your To-Do List - Don’t let your ranch’s goals slip. Make sure record keeping is a top item on your priority list.
- Put Your Best Crop Forward by Knowing Your Seed-Borne Disease Risk - The 2023 seed-borne disease maps are hot off the press. What does your region look like and what does it mean for you?
- Know Your Safe Rates This Spring - Correct fertilizer placement is critical to crop health. Do you know your safe rates?
- Spring Seeding Forages - Seeding perennial forages this year? Click here for some tips for success.
- Using Acoustic Pulse Technology in Dairy Cattle - Acoustic pulse technology is an emerging technology that could help dairy cattle fight mastitis and maintain a persistent milk yield throughout lactation. Read more to learn what happened when it was used on two Saskatchewan dairy farms.
- Planning Out Your Acres - Crop planning tips.
- Pea Leaf Weevil Populations - Is there pea leaf weevil in your area? If so, you should prepare for it now!
- Winter Watering Systems - Finding ways to reduce power consumption or to provide winter watering options in locations where power isn’t conveniently available has resulted in different approaches to provide water to livestock.
- Healthy Seeding Rates for Tame Forage - Establishing tame forage is an investment that requires thoughtful long-term planning, preparation and regular maintenance.
- Drought Impact on Cattle Open Rates - For cow-calf operations, a major component of profitability is reproductive efficiency or the number of calves weaned per cow exposed. When opening rates are higher than expected, it can be difficult to pinpoint the factors that contributed. Dry conditions over the past several years have impacted many aspects of beef operations, including those that contribute to open rates.
- SLIM: Empowering Sustainable Manufacturing in Saskatchewan - Diving into the Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) Program, exploring its impact on agribusiness efficiency and environmental stewardship.
- Funding Available for Bison Producers - Saskatchewan bison producers can access programs to support sustainable and resilient bison production.
- Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program - Learn more about the Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Program.
- Shelterbelt Benefits and their Function in Livestock Extensive Wintering Sites - Shelterbelts can provide numerous environmental and economic benefits which can be advantageous for livestock operations.
- Spring Management of Extensive Winter-Feeding Sites - Early planning to manage extensive wintering sites for beef cattle can help to protect soil and water resources and maximize nutrient retention for subsequent crop/forage production.
- Sclerotinia Incidence and Management - The sclerotinia incidence map for 2023 is now available.
Agriculture News Releases
Find all of the News Releases issued by the Ministry of Agriculture in this filtered list: