Producers have a new website to bookmark if they’re looking for weed information on the Prairies. The Western Grains Research Foundation has announced the official launch of their weed monitoring hub, www.prairieweeds.com. The website will be the new digital host for resources, data, weed maps and research under the Prairie Weed Monitoring Network (PWMN)—a joint […] Read more
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New website against weeds launched
Farmers will be able to access a library of resources, events, weed distribution maps and other tools to inform their fights against weeds
Kochia in pulse crops a growing concern
Concerns about the spread of kochia continue to grow for Saskatchewan pulse growers. Michael Brown, agronomy manager for Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, and Martin Carr, agronomy manager for WinField United, have seen the pesky tumbleweed spread throughout Saskatchewan, Alberta and the United States. The weed is resistant to some herbicides, among them groups 4, 9 and […] Read more
India extends exemption on pea import restrictions
The southwest monsoon is expected to deliver good rainfall this year
SASKATOON — India is extending its exemption on pea import restrictions to June 30. It had been set to expire on April 30. Farmers in that country are in the midst of harvesting their winter or rabi crop of pulses and it looks like another disappointing crop. The government estimates that growers will harvest 12.2 […] Read more
Green lentils surge as eating habits change
Farmers continue to grow more reds, but higher global demand provides a strong market incentive to switch to greens
SASKATOON — Canada’s green lentil acres are likely on the rise, but industry officials differ on the magnitude of the increase. “I think the greens could catch up and maybe even overtake the reds in the next year or two,” said Dale Risula, pulse crop specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture. Related stories: India looking at large […] Read more
Research priorities worry farmers
SASKATOON — Crop organizations say the federal government’s research priorities are increasingly at odds with those of farmers. The issue surfaced during the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission’s annual general meeting. “Are we in alignment or are we starting to see what our priorities are as growers isn’t necessarily the same priorities as the federal government?” […] Read more
Pulse growers navigate a fork in seed road
It’s not a good idea to make sweeping generalizations based on discussions at one farm meeting. However, results of a debate at the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers annual meeting in Saskatoon last week do seem to indicate farmers are getting more comfortable with paying royalties on seed, though attendees might not interpret the meeting in quite […] Read more
Variety use agreements prompt spirited debate
At the Jan. 9 annual meeting of Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, a resolution on variety use agreements, sometimes referred to as trailing royalties, received a great deal of debate culminating in a very close vote. While all the crop commissions do commendable work, SPG was the first checkoff established in the province, and the organization has […] Read more
New research strategy developed for root rot
Sask. gov’t, farm groups kick in $4.2 million to tackle aphanomyces and other diseases that threaten pea and lentil crops
A $4.2 million investment in root rot research is a “big deal” for farmers and Canada’s pulse industry, says a University of Saskatchewan scientist. Saskatchewan agriculture minister David Marit announced $2.5 million in provincial and federal funding last week to find solutions for root rot in peas and lentils. Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, the Western Grains […] Read more
Pulse growers want trailing royalty decision re-opened
Debate becomes heated as farmers question funding agreement with Limagrain that includes variety use agreements
SASKATOON — A resolution that would have undermined Saskatchewan Pulse Growers’ new breeding agreement with Limagrain was narrowly defeated at the organization’s annual general meeting. It called for pulse varieties funded by SaskPulse levy payers to have no variety use agreements (VUAs). The resolution submitted by the National Farmers Union received a 47 percent yes […] Read more
Gov’t and grower groups commit $4.2 million for root rot research
WINNIPEG — Serious dollars have been committed to a serious problem for pulse growers — root rot. Saskatchewan agriculture minister David Marit announced today $2.5 million in provincial and federal funding to find solutions for root rot in peas and lentils. In addition, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Western Grains Research Foundation, Alberta Pulse Growers Commission, Results […] Read more
