Soon, genetic markers will be used in the beef industry like they have been in crop breeding.
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Genomics research to enhance the Canadian beef cattle industry starting in Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan will be receiving $3.4 million for beef cattle genomics research, for the first beef-focused research facilities in Canada
Alta. 4-H programs get a boost with new funding
Organization to develop programs such as Agriculture Safety and Mental Health Workshop and Spring Senior Symposium
Alberta 4-H is receiving new money to develop more programs. The organization will receive $731,000 over the next five years from the federal and provincial governments under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support three new 4-H programs. Christine Suominen, Alberta 4-H board chair and an alumnus of the group, lauded the “long-standing relationship” with […] Read more
Crop Production Show 2025: Saskatchewan funds agriculture research
The Saskatchewan government has partnered with agricultural industry groups to commit $14.8 million to the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Of that, $5.4 million has been co-funded from the 10 industry partners, while the rest of the investment comes from the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF). The announcement came on day two of the 2025 Crop […] Read more
Fed funding for ag research is ‘ideological,’ says Tory MP
In the second week of November, the Agri-food Innovation Council invited MP Warren Steinley to talk about agricultural research and innovation in Canada. During a webinar, Steinley was asked about the government’s funding priorities and how much it dedicates to climate change research within agriculture. “I think this is an ideological position this government has. […] Read more
Federal funds announced for Cereals Canada
Glacier FarmMedia – The federal government has announced $7.3 million for Cereals Canada research and market development. The funding was announced Oct. 15 by Winnipeg South MP Terry Duguid, on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Lawrence MacAulay, at the industry group’s pasta lab in Winnipeg. “Our government is building on our long legacy […] Read more
Gov’t program requires application, financial reporting
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) is a key pillar in fostering Canada’s ongoing modernization, development and prosperity. This partnership represents a substantial investment of $3.5 billion over a five-year period (2023-28) by all levels of government. The aim is to bolster innovation, competitiveness and flexibility within the agricultural food and product sector. This project […] Read more
‘Midgebusters’ seek resistant genes
Scientists explore wheat midge resistance in order to stack them into new varieties and extending the life of Sm1
Glacier FarmMedia – A new public-academic research project is scrutinizing an older spring wheat variety to assess its potential for midge tolerance. Researchers with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the University of Manitoba are genomically mapping the 2013-released AC Vesper VB spring wheat to understand a trait that appears to repel female midge from laying […] Read more
Bioproducts cluster funded
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada will receive up to $6,592,913 in federal funding through the AgriScience Program-Clusters Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The bioproducts cluster, led by BIC, will develop specialized technologies that turn renewable resources, such as agricultural residues, into useful bioenergy, biofuels and biomaterials like ethanol and biodegradable plastics. The research […] Read more
Alta. charts new course for regional ag societies
The provincial government will fund a report that looks for ways to support these important rural organizations
Glacier FarmMedia – The Alberta government has announced funding to study how the province can best support its seven regional agricultural societies. “I think some gaps will be identified, but the benefits will be in identifying the value of ag societies in general,” said Tim Carson, chief executive officer of the Alberta Association of Agricultural […] Read more
PAMI receives five-year gov’t funding increase
Recent research at the institute involves combine auto-adjustment in canola and how to limit air seeder damage in peas
Glacier FarmMedia – The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute will have $5 million in public money added to its budget for the next five years. Funds were announced May 14 from the federal government and province of Saskatchewan and are provided under the $3.5-billion Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership agreement. “The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute has a […] Read more
