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Saskatchewan Seed Survey
By Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (SaskWheat), Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley), and Saskatchewan Oat Development Commission (SaskOats) The Saskatchewan pulse and cereal commission groups gratefully acknowledge 20/20 Seed Labs, Discovery Seed Labs, Prairie Diagnostic Seed Labs, and Lendon Seeds for their continued participation in the annual survey of seed-borne pathogens on […]
SaskBarley announces SR&ED rates for 2021
For the crop year ending July 31, 2021, producers may claim 45.9% of their levy contributions as a qualifying SR&ED expenditure on their federal tax return.Investment tax credits may be claimed by filing form T2038 (IND) for farm individuals or T2SCH31 for farm corporations.In addition, farm corporations may also claim 23.1% of their levy contributions as a qualifying […]
SaskBarley commits $106,925 to collaborative barley research
February 15, 2022 – Saskatoon, SK The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) announced today that it has committed $106,925 to barley research over the next three years, through the Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) program. The projects supported through the AFC were reviewed and funded in collaboration with the AFC program and other like-minded organizations supporting agriculture research […]
SaskBarley announces changes to its 2022 Board of Directors
January 12, 2022 – Saskatoon, SK The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) announced today that their Board has elected its Chair and Vice-Chair for 2022. Keith Rueve will serve as Chair of the Board and Matt Enns will serve as Vice-Chair, effective immediately. Rueve, together with his brother Kent and their families, operates a third-generation farm south of […]
Saskatchewan farmers urge grain elevators to partner on solutions amid historic drought conditions
Saskatoon (August 30, 2021) – Grower organizations representing the more than 44,000 grain, pulse and oilseed farmers in Saskatchewan are urging the Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA) and its members to work with farmers and eliminate administration fees and reduce penalties for the 2021-2022 growing season. The extreme drought, heat and wind throughout the crop […]