Recent Updates:
- The 2025 Guide to Crop Protection is now available online.
- The Animal Production Act amalgamated four previous pieces of legislation: The Animal Identification Act, The Animal Products Act, The Line Fence Act and The Stray Animals Act.
- As of June 26, 2024, The Pest Control Act has been repealed and replaced with The Plant Health Act.
New Content:
- We have launched a new Pesticide section within the Crops and Irrigation section.
- The Livestock Facility Emission Program is now open to sheep.
New Sask Ag Now Blog Posts:
- Mineral Supplementation and Consumption in Beef Cattle - Do you know what your herd is consuming?
- Prescribed Fire: A Tool for Rangeland Management - Fire has shaped rangelands for centuries. Learn how prescribed fire can be used to manage brush, improve forage quality, support wildlife and reduce wildfire risk.
- Available Services and Programs Offered by the Ministry of Agriculture - Have you been curious about the extension services and programming offered by the Ministry of Agriculture?
- Effective Strategies for Preventing Calf Scours - Prevent early calfhood disease – keep them clean, dry and well fed.
- Mineral Interactions in Livestock Feed and Water - Minerals don’t work alone; they’re team players. Learn how mineral interactions affect your livestock feed and water here!
- Insects in Stored Grain - Don’t be surprised by insects in stored grain. The time to check is now!
- Injectable Trace Mineral and Vitamin Supplements for Beef Cattle - Are injectable trace mineral and vitamin products the right fit for your operation? Read on for more information.
- Are There Mycotoxins Hiding in Your Winter Feed? - Forage that has higher moisture than recommended at harvest is more susceptible to heating and mould formation. Silage that has been packed poorly or exposed to air has a higher chance of developing mould. Grain can also be subject to high moisture levels. Mycotoxins can be present even in the absence of mould.
- Re-establishing Legumes into an Existing Forage Stand: Tips to increase your chance of success - Re-establishment of alfalfa or other legumes into an existing stand is a challenge, but with these three factors in mind, you may have success.
- Keep the Bees Buzzin’ – Forage Blends for Pollinators - Check out some tips to keep the bees buzzin’ with pollinator-friendly forage blends.
- Crops Winter Webinars 2025 - We have six new crop webinars available this winter. Check out the lineup of topics and speakers we have and register today!
- Getting the Facts on the New Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment - Wondering what the Agri-Environmental Risk Assessment is, and how it can help you access program funding? Find out the facts!
- Extension On Demand - The Ministry of Agriculture has everything you need to learn more about livestock production in Saskatchewan.
- Keeping Winter Feeding Sites in Good Shape Year-Round - Are you keeping up with wintering site maintenance? Sustainable practices can benefit the health and production of your herd as well as the environment.
- Understanding the Weeds in Your Forage Seed - Taking a closer look at the seed lots you are planning to use can help reduce the spread of weeds. Find out how seed grades can influence decision making to help prevent weeds from establishing in your pastures and hayland.
Agriculture News Releases
Find all of the News Releases issued by the Ministry of Agriculture in this filtered list: