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Saskatchewan researchers help crack the wheat genome

The development could unlock untapped yield and quality potential

By University of Saskatchewan July 24, 2014

University of Saskatchewan researchers are part of an international team who published the first chromosome-based draft sequence of the wheat genome, a development that promises wheat breeders powerful new tools in developing varieties to meet the challenges of world population growth and climate change. “The release of the chromosomal draft of the wheat genome sequence will accelerate gene

Country Crossroads

Pie season’s high season

RecipeSwap: Saskatoon Meringue Pie, Tart Cherry Pie, and Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

By Lorraine Stevenson July 17, 2014

Everyone born on the Prairies has their favourite pie. Make that favourite pies. Do you linger over the pie table at the summer fair not sure which to choose? I do. Especially if strawberry-rhubarb is an option when there’s also saskatoon, various cream types and cherry to choose from. Oh, what to do? “Strawbarb” is

Cereals, Crops, News

Cigi being wooed to move to Saskatoon

By Allan Dawson March 14, 2012

Fears that scrapping the monopoly-powered wheat board could undermine Winnipeg’s grain sector hegemony were bolstered with news Saskatoon wants Cigi (Canadian International Grains Institute) to move there. The offer came Nov. 29 during a meeting with Saskatoon economic development group representatives, Rex Newkirk, Cigi’s director of research and business development said in an interview March

Cereals, Crops, News

Saskatchewan pledges seven figures to wheat research

February 14, 2012

The Saskatchewan government has pledged $10 million over five years in new funding for development work on better, hardier wheats. The new support, to flow through the province’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF), is meant to “accelerate” development of new varieties and help improve “yield, quality and tolerance to disease and extreme weather conditions.” The province

Country Crossroads

Blue Moon Saskatoon Welcomes Guests

By Darrell Nesbitt October 14, 2010

Leslie and Dale Luhowy had a special treat to serve some recent visitors – freshly baked saskatoon pie made with berries from their very own orchard. The family’s saskatoon operation was a definite draw for folks participating in the province’s first Open Farm Day Sept. 19. But while they were there, visitors also learned about

Crops, Pulses

What’s Up – for Jul. 15, 2010

July 15, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762. July 21: Manitoba Provincial Grazing Tour in the North Parkland (Dauphin) area of the province. For more information call 622-2006 or email: pamela. [email protected]. July 21: University of Manitoba organic field tours, 1:30 p. m. and 6:30 p. m., Ian N. Morrison Research Farm, Carman. Contact

News, Pulses

What’s Up – for Jun. 24, 2010

June 24, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762. July 6-9– Crop Diagnostic School, Ian N. Morrison (University of Manitoba) Research Farm, Carman. Enrolment limited to 60 people per day, cost $160 per person. For more info or to register call 204-745-5663. July 11-14 – Canadian Special Crops Association annual convention and trade show, Sheraton

News

What’s Up – for Jun. 10, 2010

June 10, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762. June 9-11 – World Pork Expo, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines. For more info call 417-451-6004 or visit www.world-pork.org. June 16-18 – Western Canada Farm Progress Show, Evraz Place (formerly Regina Exhibition Park), Regina. For more info visit www.myfarmshow.com. June 21 – One-day chainsaw safety, handling

News

What’s Up – for Jun. 3, 2010

June 3, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762. June 9-11 – World Pork Expo, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines. For more info call 417-451-6004 or visit www.world-pork.org. June 16-18 – Western Canada Farm Progress Show, Evraz Place (formerly Regina Exhibition Park), Regina. For more info visit www.myfarmshow.com. June 21 – One-day chainsaw safety, handling

Livestock, News

What’s Up – for May. 20, 2010

May 20, 2010

Please forward your agricultural events to [email protected] call 204-944-5762 May 27-30 – Livestock Markets Association of Canada convention and auctioneer championship, Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport, 1800 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. Auctioneer competition May 28 at Winnipeg Livestock Sales. For more info or to register call Rick Wright at 204-748-7676. May 30 -June 1 – Canadian Institute

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound on technical buying

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as rapid harvest overshadows China trade hopes

Good weather pushes Alberta harvest along

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