Recent Updates:
- 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- As of June 26, 2024, The Pest Control Act has been repealed and replaced with The Plant Health Act.
- Crop Production News is back for the 2024 growing season.
New Content:
- We have launched a new Pesticide section within the Crops and Irrigation section.
- The 2024 Crown Grazing Lease Rental Reduction Program is available.
- The Livestock Facility Emission Program is now open to sheep.
- The 2024 Guide to Crop Protection is now online.
New Sask Ag Now Blog Posts:
- Considerations for Winter Mineral Supplementation - Finding a mineral that works for your feeding program can be challenging. Not sure where to start? This article has a few tips and tricks.
- SLIM: Fuelling Innovation and Growth in Saskatchewan Agri-Businesses - Discover how SLIM funding can help Saskatchewan value-added agribusinesses receive up to $750,000 for new technologies and operational improvements. This valuable support drives efficiency and innovation meanwhile reducing emissions and costs, setting businesses up for long-term growth.
- Submit Your Weed Seeds for Herbicide Resistance Testing - Submit your weed seeds on time for herbicide resistance testing.
- Identifying Diseases in Your Crops - Plan to scout crops weekly throughout the growing season to identify diseases and ensure proper timing and application of fungicides if needed.
- Seed Testing for Crop Producers: Saving Costs and Maximizing Yields - Discover how seed testing ensures quality, saves resources and sets your crops up for success.
- Bale Grazing: Rejuvenate Tame Pasture, Increase Profitability and Reduce Chore Time - Feeding cattle in the winter can be a costly endeavour, but with winter bale grazing, it doesn’t have to be.
- Non-herbicide Control Options for Managing Leafy Spurge - Large infestation of leafy spurge can be difficult to manage. Integrating different control options into your weed management plan could help with controlling the weed and preventing it from spreading.
- Rotating Crops on Your Farm - Consider adding another crop into your rotation to reduce risk of disease.
- Shearing Timing - Trying to decide when to shear? Read more about timing options here.
- Saskatchewan's Sustainable Agriculture and Global Collaboration - Saskatchewan’s approach to sustainable agriculture serves as a model for international markets and the future of our agriculture industry.
Agriculture News Releases
Find all of the News Releases issued by the Ministry of Agriculture in this filtered list: