This three-episode feature podcast series about winter cereals comes after Sask Wheat officially amalgamated with the Saskatchewan Winter Cereal Development Commission on Aug. 1, 2023. Sask Wheat took over the research, advocacy, market development, grower relations and communications for winter wheat, fall rye, and winter triticale, which gave us the perfect opportunity to highlight these crops. In these episodes, Wheat Profit Host and Agronomy Extension Specialist with Sask Wheat, Carmen Prang, will interview experts on each crop to provide producers with everything ..read more

Wild oat is among the most serious grassy weeds on the Prairies with losses as high as $500 million annually. As a tool to help farmers manage this issue, the Resistant Wild Oat Action Committee⁠ (RWOAC) was formed in partnership with the Canadian Weed Science Society (CWSS). The goal of RWOAC is to educate and engage farmers to develop and adopt approaches to managing wild oats. Sask Wheat is a proud funding partner of this initiative. Dr. Breanne Tidemann joins Sask Wheat Agronomy Extension Specialist, Carmen Prang, to discuss wild oat and the RWOAC. Breanne is a research scientist with Agr ..read more

During spray season there are many things to consider: product, active ingredient, crop staging, weather conditions, water volume, nozzles, speed, the list goes on. But one factor that is often over looked is water quality. With so many factors effecting spray efficacy like environmental conditions, water volume, herbicide resistance, there’s many things that can cause reduced efficacy, which means poor water quality is hard to point the finger at and often overlooked. But water makes up well over 90% of our spray volume and is an important factor to consider when looking at chemical efficacy ..read more

In this episode, we discuss the lifecycle, management, and research of wireworms with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada entomologist Dr. Haley Catton.  ..read more

With 2021 underway, it is a perfect time to take a look at your seed's quality for the coming season. Seed testing is an important tool for determining seedlot quality, seeding rates, and ensuring you’re starting the season with the best foundation for a strong stand establishment. In the first episode of Wheat Profit, our guest, Shanna Stolhandske-Dale of Seed Solutions Seed Labs, discusses seed testing at a government accredited seed lab. Frost, sprouting, disease, and many other factors can affect seed quality. In this episode, we talk about what to look for in a seed test, the best time to ..read more

This three-episode feature podcast series about winter cereals comes after Sask Wheat officially amalgamated with the Saskatchewan Winter Cereal Development Commission on Aug. 1, 2023. Sask Wheat took over the research, advocacy, market development, grower relations and communications for winter wheat, fall rye, and winter triticale, which gave us the perfect opportunity to highlight these crops. In these episodes, Wheat Profit Host and Agronomy Extension Specialist with Sask Wheat, Carmen Prang, will interview experts on each crop to provide producers with everything they need to know. This i ..read more

We are nearing the end of another harvest season. However, there are still decisions to be made to help set the farm up for success in the following year. In addition to evaluating decisions made throughout the year, we can begin addressing nutrient management, weed risks, insect pressure and more. Join host Carmen Prang as she sits down for another episode of the Wheat Profit podcast with farmer and agronomist Nancy Johns to hear her take on fall considerations. Alberta Grains, Manitoba Crop Alliance, SaskBarley and Sask Wheat collaborated on a Fall Considerations document which provides prod ..read more

A common question in spring is whether to treat seed or not. While seed treatment cannot improve seed quality, it can preserve quality. Preserving seed quality can help with plant establishment. Seed treatments are not a silver bullet when it comes to disease management, however they can be a useful tool when used in combination with other best management practices (BMPs). Join us as we chat with Derek Flad, MAS with Nutrien Ag Solutions about the pros, cons and best management practices that come with treating seed ..read more

Producers are no strangers to dealing with water. Everything producers do on the farm ties back to moisture availability and utilization, so how can you best manage farm practices to make the most of that moisture? Join us on this episode of the Wheat Profit Podcast as we chat with expert and Research Associate Phillip Harder with the Centre for Hydrology at the University of Saskatchewan. Harder grew up on a farm around Clavet, SK giving him first-hand experience and knowledge of difficulties with moisture on the prairies before entering into hydrology as a profession. This episode is su ..read more

The Practical Guide to Navigating Grain Contracts assists farmers in understanding and negotiating the terms and conditions of their grain contracts. The Guide discusses topics such as delivery terms, grading and dispute resolution, declarations, and contract shortfalls, an issue that many producers dealt with in 2021. The guide also includes sample clauses and tips to help farmers make more informed decisions as contract terms continue to evolve. Join us as we sit down with Janelle Whitley, Senior Manager of Trade and Marketing Policy with the Canadian Canola Growers Association, to discuss t ..read more