New SaskSeed Executive Director has a Vision for a High-Tech Future in Farming
The executive director of the Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association comes from a research background that didn’t focus on seed. Turns out, it’s an asset in
Certified seed: Your best guarantee of varietal purity
How pure is your seed? In other words, is it almost entirely seed of one specific variety or has mixing with other varieties occurred over
Wheat midge tolerance more important than ever
Wheat varieties with genetic resistance to orange wheat blossom midge became commercially available more than 10 years ago. Denoted by the VB (varietal blend) designation
SSGA Honours Joe Rennick and Marlene and Kevin Hursh
At its Awards Banquet on January 11, 2023, the Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association honoured Joe Rennick with the Outstanding Service Award and Marlene and Kevin
Welcome and Farewell to SSGA Directors
At the January 12, 2023 Annual meeting, the Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association welcomed Ryan Charabin as a new director and bid farewell to Shawn Fraser.
What growers should know about seed testing
SEED MATTERS is a quarterly feature in The Western Producer offered by the Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association for producer information. This article answers some common
CSGA National and Regional Branch Affiliation Agreement
Last night, CSGA and its six regional branch partners proudly signed an Affiliation Agreement signifying the value of national-provincial unity and continued commitment to working
SSGA supports “Field to Glass” barley blockchain project
Through funding received from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial initiative, the SSGA is pleased to support the public awareness segment of the “Field to
10 Mentors Who Matter
Recently, Germination magazine put out the call for nominations to identify some of the seed industry’s most important mentors who have played a role in helping the
Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame celebrates 50 years!
The Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame has been saluting leaders and innovators from all aspects of agriculture for half a century. There will be a
Streamlining the registration of new crop varieties
SEED MATTERS is a quarterly feature in The Western Producer offered by the Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association for producer information. This (third) article explores the
Crop Varieties: Saskatchewan vs. North Dakota
SEED MATTERS is a quarterly feature in The Western Producer offered by the Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association for producer information. This (second) article compares the
