Steven R. Webb, Karen Churchill, Rebecca Paszt, Eleanor Olszewski, Tom Dooley, and Mehmet Tulbek pose for a group photo at a funding announcement for four Saskatchewan-based agricultural projects.

Saskatchewan agriculture sector receives federal funding

Funds through PrairiesCan will assist in the continued growth of the province’s ag research and manufacturing

PrairiesCan funding will assist in the continued growth of Saskatchewan’s ag research and manufacturing sectors.

Pulse starch flour is part of a trend toward finding new uses for pulse protein.  |  Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre photo

New uses for pulse starch seen on the horizon

Protein is normally the focus of pulse production, but research shows value can also be gained from the starch byproduct

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are seeking new uses for pulse starches in the food and biomaterial sectors. Byproduct market research aims to reduce food waste, increase efficiency and add more value to crops grown on the Prairies. While protein is often the goal for pulse crops in Western Canada, starch makes up more […] Read more