SSGA Statement on the AAFC Facility Closures
February, 2026 The Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association (SSGA) is expressing deep concern over the federal government’s decision to significantly reduce Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada (AAFC)
Federal research cuts concern Saskatchewan seed growers
Courtesy of The Western Producer, The Saskatchewan Seed Growers’ Association is expressing deep concern over the federal government’s decision to significantly reduce Agriculture Canada’s research
Saskatchewan Seed Growers Call for Reversal of AAFC Facility Closures in Indian Head and Scott
Courtesty of SeedWorld, SSGA says shutting down key Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research stations and reducing staffing puts regional variety trials and long-term crop development
Slow adoption of new varieties seen as costly
Courtesy of The Western Producer, Despite new crop varieties making their debut annually, millions of acres across Saskatchewan are still using “outdated” varieties that are
What AAFC Research Station Closures Could Mean for Canadian Seed Innovation
Courtesty of SeedWorld, While innovation in agriculture is often associated with new equipment and digital tools, a fireside chat hosted by Alberta Seed Guide editor
Why SaskSeed is Rejuvenating its Annual Meeting
The Saskatchewan Seed Growers Association (SaskSeed) is switching things up for 2024. In a recent interview, SaskSeed President Kurt Printz, the owner of Printz Family
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
