SaskBarley and the Western Applied Research Corp. (WARC) have partnered with several growers in the province for on-farm trials with a goal of optimizing barley fertility.
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On-farm research tackles malting barley fertility
Four Saskatchewan crop commissions will jointly host a tour of on-farm research projects in the province later this month
Saskatchewan growers test wheat and lentil varieties on their farms
A small group of Saskatchewan producers are testing wheat and lentil varieties on their land this summer to determine which varieties are best suited for their farm.
Fast, accurate variety confirmation
An AI-driven seed recognition technology cuts accurate confirmation time of varietal purity from days to minutes
With enough training, an experienced seed grower or grain inspector can tell the difference among different varieties of barley, although they may need to take a closer look with a 10x lens or even a binocular microscope. But what if they’re stumped, or the variety for a particular sample is unknown? A genetic test will […] Read more
Producers urged to use grain grading tools
Grain grading isn’t the exclusive purview of elevator operators and private consultants. The information necessary for producers to survey quality, short of an official grade, is publicly available, according to recent seminars hosted by Saskatchewan producer groups. Saskatchewan wheat, barley, canola and flax associations hosted officials from the Canadian Grain Commission for a crash course […] Read more
Producer groups ask Sask. to review Bunge-Viterra deal
Four Saskatchewan farm organizations have asked the provincial government to examine the proposed merger of Bunge and Viterra. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, SaskCanola, SaskWheat and SaskBarley wrote to agriculture minister David Marit asking for a “thorough risk assessment.” The Saskatchewan government said it is closely watching developments but this falls under federal jurisdiction. […] Read more
Harvest conditions favourable in most regions
Precipitation has impacted some regions and crops including malt barley that has experienced some chitting
Some Prairie grain producers had to deal with rain last week, but managed to make hay when the sun did shine. Areas in southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba received the most moisture, with more than 40 millimetres in the Corning, Sask., area and more than 21-24 mm in Glenboro and Arborg areas of Manitoba. Mitchell […] Read more
