Full Schedule

Fertility Considerations for 2022 – Bill May, AAFC Indian Head

Progress on Canary Seed (alpiste) for Human Food – Kevin Hursh, CSDCS Executive Director and Adele Buettner, CSDCS General Manager

CSDCS Business Meeting Highlighting Commission Activities & Budget

Market Outlook: Canary Seed vs. Other Crops – Chuck Penner, Left Field Commodity Research

The Canary Seed Development Commission of Saskatchewan was established in 2006 following meetings and consultations that showed majority support for a producer levy on canary seed sales.

Governed by canary seed producers, the CSDCS has successfully achieved novel food approval for glabrous de-hulled canary seed in both Canada and the U.S. It’s hoped that human food usage will increase the overall market for canary seed in the years ahead.

The commission also funds canary seed breeding and agronomic work.

Sask Wheat is a producer-led organization established in 2013 to grow Saskatchewan’s wheat industry.

Our vision is that wheat is a sustainable, profitable and internationally competitive crop, capturing the benefits for Saskatchewan farmers and the community. Our mission is to provide leadership in identifying and supporting research, market development and advocacy that contributes to profitable and sustainable wheat production for Saskatchewan farmers.

Our refundable levy of $1.00 per tonne goes toward research, market development and promotion initiatives that will lead to improved wheat varieties, enhanced marketability for Saskatchewan wheat and greater value to Saskatchewan’s wheat producers. The commission is directed by a board of seven farmers representing approximately 30,000 wheat producers in the province.

Speaker: Chuck Penner

Speaker: Chuck Penner

Speaker: Graham Collier, Nufarm

With the most recent dry conditions, Kochia is thriving in fields across western Canada. Kochia along with other weeds are becoming increasingly challenging to manage due to herbicide resistance. This presentation will discuss the value of soil active herbicides, and how they can be integrated into any weed management program.

About the Speaker

Graham oversees new product concepts and development for herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, seed treatments, biologicals, and technology concepts for broadacre, horticulture, and turf within Canada. Graham completed his B.Sc. in Agriculture in 2008, and his M.Sc. in Plant Science focused on developing sustainable agronomic management practices for triticale, in 2012 at the University of Alberta. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in Agronomy at the University of Alberta concentrating on developing a growing system for ultra-early planted spring wheat.  Graham and his wife Erin farm near Alliance, Alberta.

Adoption of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Introduction of the Board & Staff

Declaration of Election Results

Business Arising from Minutes

Report From the Organization

• Chair’s Report
• Executive Director’s Report

Presentation of the Audited Financial Statements

Appointments of Auditor for 2021-2022

Resolutions

Open Forum Q&A

Adjournment

Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) is a not-for-profit organization representing and supporting approximately 15,000 pulse crop growers in Saskatchewan. SPG’s mandate is to provide leadership for a profitable Saskatchewan pulse industry through research, market development, and communications. Accountable to and funded by growers, SPG’s strategic direction is guided by a seven-member, producer-elected Board of Directors.

Saskatchewan Flax Development Commission (SaskFlax), established in 1996 represents nearly 5,000 registered producers in the province. Directed by a board of flax growers, the Commission operates via a mandatory but refundable levy on seed ($2.36 per tonne) and straw ($.50 per tonne). These dollars are leveraged whenever possible to execute programs ultimately geared to increase net returns to its producer members and advance Saskatchewan’s flax industry.

Board of Directors: Shane Stokke (Chair); Greg Sundquist (Vice Chair); Erwin Hanley; Jordon Hillier; Nancy Johns; and Dave Sefton provide direction while the Executive Director, Wayne Thompson manages the day to day affairs for the organization. Research, market facilitation and communication programs revolve around the Commission’s pillars including variety development, agronomy, human health and wellness; animal health and performance and complete plant utilization.

Speaker: Marlene Boersch

SaskBarley is a producer-led organization established in 2013 to build a platform for growth in the province’s barley industry. Our refundable levy of $1.06 per tonne goes toward funding research, market development and promotion initiatives that will lead to improved barley varieties, enhanced marketability and higher value for producers. The commission is directed by a six-member Board representing approximately 7,000 barley producers in the province.

Speaker: Graham Collier, Nufarm

With the most recent dry conditions, Kochia is thriving in fields across western Canada. Kochia along with other weeds are becoming increasingly challenging to manage due to herbicide resistance. This presentation will discuss the value of soil active herbicides, and how they can be integrated into any weed management program.

About the Speaker

Graham oversees new product concepts and development for herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, seed treatments, biologicals, and technology concepts for broadacre, horticulture, and turf within Canada. Graham completed his B.Sc. in Agriculture in 2008, and his M.Sc. in Plant Science focused on developing sustainable agronomic management practices for triticale, in 2012 at the University of Alberta. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in Agronomy at the University of Alberta concentrating on developing a growing system for ultra-early planted spring wheat.  Graham and his wife Erin farm near Alliance, Alberta.

SaskCanola (Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission) is a producer led organization, established in 1991 and supported by some 26,000 levy-paying Saskatchewan canola producers.

Its mandate is to grow producer prosperity through advocacy, research, and market development. SaskCanola’s strategic direction is guided by an eight-member, producer-elected Board of Directors.

Speakers: Clinton Molde & Dwayne Gelowitz, Water Security Agency

Announced in 2020, preliminary work has begun on the Westside portion of the Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Projects. The presentation will focus on the project background, the status of the work, and the economics of the project.

About the Speakers

Clinton Molde is the Executive Director, Irrigation Development for the Water Security Agency. Clinton has over 30 years of experience with the Water Security Agency and predecessor organizations in the engineering, management, and licensing of water projects within Saskatchewan.

Dwayne Gelowitz is a Senior Principal with Clifton and the Project Director of the Prime Consultant Team. Dwayne has over 30 years of experience in a broad range of civil and water projects all completed within Saskatchewan.

9:00 am Meet & Greet – coffee, tea & muffins

9:20 am Opening Remarks from SaskOats Chair Chris Rundel, Foam Lake, SK

9:30 am Harvest Foods Canada: Oat Milk and the Emerging Industry – Matt Degelman, President and David Maurer, CFO/Head of Farm Integration

10:00 am SaskOats Annual Business Meeting – Chris Rundel, Chair

10:20 am Oat Market Outlook – Brennan Turner, Independent Market Analyst

11:00 am Adjournment

11:00 am Social Hour with Free Saskatchewan Beer

Video Presentation

The Resistant Wild Oat Action committee of the Canadian Weed Science Society talks to farmers in the Prairie Provinces about wild oat resistance and their approaches to management.  These discussions are presented in this 15-minute video. The Resistant Wild Oat Action Committee of the Canadian Weed Science Society (CWSS) was formed to develop extension material on herbicide-resistant wild oats and their management. The CWSS is the Canadian scientific authority representing professionals working in weed science. Their goal is to deliver a world-class annual meeting, providing networking, recruitment opportunities, and scientific enrichment to all professionals and aspiring professionals working in week science.   

Speaker: Graham Collier, Nufarm

With the most recent dry conditions, Kochia is thriving in fields across western Canada. Kochia along with other weeds are becoming increasingly challenging to manage due to herbicide resistance. This presentation will discuss the value of soil active herbicides, and how they can be integrated into any weed management program.

About the Speaker

Graham oversees new product concepts and development for herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, seed treatments, biologicals, and technology concepts for broadacre, horticulture, and turf within Canada. Graham completed his B.Sc. in Agriculture in 2008, and his M.Sc. in Plant Science focused on developing sustainable agronomic management practices for triticale, in 2012 at the University of Alberta. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in Agronomy at the University of Alberta concentrating on developing a growing system for ultra-early planted spring wheat.  Graham and his wife Erin farm near Alliance, Alberta.

1:00 pm Opening Remarks

1:05 pm Revival of Fall Rye – Dr Raja Ragupathy (AAFC Lethbridge)

1:45 pm SWCDC Business Meeting

• Call to Order & Opening Remarks – John Burns, Chair
• Approval of SWCDC 2022 Agenda of Annual Business Meeting
• Approval of SWCDC Minutes of 2021 Annual Business Meeting
• Financial Review 2020-2021
  • Approval Financial Statements
  • Auditor Appointment
  • Presentation of Budget
• Annual Report  2020-2021 – Report of the Chair
• Elections
• New Business

2:45 pm Adjournment

Speaker: Dr. Keith WIlloughby, University of Saskatchewan

Supply chains are used for the production, distribution, and delivery of commodities. Supply chain management seeks opportunities to improve the efficiency and value creation of activities required to transport products, store inventory, and satisfy customer demand. Within the agriculture industry, effective and efficient supply chains are critically important. The COVID pandemic has certainly demonstrated the global impact generated when product demand exceeds supply, or when transportation availability is curtailed. This presentation focuses on the global, national and provincial importance of agriculture supply chain management. Practical insights are provided to enhance appreciation for the prominent role that agriculture producers play in supply chains.

About the Speaker

Born and raised in Melfort, Sask., Dr. Keith Willoughby is the Dean of the Edwards School of Business and a Professor in the Department of Finance and Management Science.  He teaches courses in supply chain management, quantitative methods, and business analytics.  His research interests include logistics, public transportation systems, sports analytics, and health care process improvement.

3:00 pm Welcome, Introductions & Opening Remarks– Spencer Staffen, SFSDC Chair

3:10 pm SFSDC Annual General Meeting

• Call to Order
• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes
• Business Arising from the Minutes
• Directors
• Reports
• New Business
• Other Business
• Adjournment

4:00 pm Marketing Outlook – Forage Seed Crops including Alfalfa

4:30 pm Adjournment

8:30 am SSGA Annual Business Meeting

10:00 am Canadian Seed Growers’ Association Update

10:20 am Break

10:30 am Speaker (TBA)

11:15 am New Varieties Update – Dr. Richard Cuthbert and Dr. Hamid Naeem, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Dr. Bunyamin Tar’an, Crop Development Centre, University of Saskatchewan

11:45 am Awards

12:00 pm Member-to-Member Session (attendance limited to seed growers)

9:00 am Call To Order & Opening Remarks

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of the Minutes

9:15 am Financial Review – Lingered and Dreger

10:00 am Presentation & Approval of the Budget 

10:30 am Annual Report 2020 – 2021 and Proposed Activities 2021 – 2022

11:00 am Mustard Market Outlook – Chuck Penner, Leftfield Commodity Research

12:00 pm Adjournment

9:55 am Opening Remarks

10:00 am An Assessment of Various Crop Inputs in Oat Production – Brianne McInnes, Northeast Agriculture Research Foundation

10:25 am Cover Crops Under Organic Management – Robin Lokken, Conservation Learning Centre

10:50 am Canola Seed Safety & Yield Response to Novel P Sources in Sask Soils – Kayla Slind, Western Applied Research Corporation

11:15 am Sclerotinia Risk Assessment Tools for Spray Decision Support in Canola – Christiane Catellier, Indian head Agricultural Research Foundation

11:40 am Break

11:55 am Certified vs. Farm-Saved Seed: How does the quality compare? Mike Hall, East Central Research Foundation

12:20 pm Perennial Ryegrass Establishment with a Nurse Crop – Lana Shaw, South East Research Farm

12:45 pm Plant Diseases in a Dry vs. Wet Year: Overview – Gursahib Singh, irrigation Crop Diversification Corporation

1:10 pm An Assessment of Annual Forage Varieties in Saskatchewan – Amber Wall, Wheatland Conservation Area

1:35 pm Close

Video Presentation

The Resistant Wild Oat Action committee of the Canadian Weed Science Society talks to farmers in the Prairie Provinces about wild oat resistance and their approaches to management.  These discussions are presented in this 15-minute video. The Resistant Wild Oat Action Committee of the Canadian Weed Science Society (CWSS) was formed to develop extension material on herbicide-resistant wild oats and their management. The CWSS is the Canadian scientific authority representing professionals working in weed science. Their goal is to deliver a world-class annual meeting, providing networking, recruitment opportunities, and scientific enrichment to all professionals and aspiring professionals working in week science.   

Speaker: Graham Collier, Nufarm

With the most recent dry conditions, Kochia is thriving in fields across western Canada. Kochia along with other weeds are becoming increasingly challenging to manage due to herbicide resistance. This presentation will discuss the value of soil active herbicides, and how they can be integrated into any weed management program.

About the Speaker

Graham oversees new product concepts and development for herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, seed treatments, biologicals, and technology concepts for broadacre, horticulture, and turf within Canada. Graham completed his B.Sc. in Agriculture in 2008, and his M.Sc. in Plant Science focused on developing sustainable agronomic management practices for triticale, in 2012 at the University of Alberta. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in Agronomy at the University of Alberta concentrating on developing a growing system for ultra-early planted spring wheat.  Graham and his wife Erin farm near Alliance, Alberta.

Speaker: Chris Barker, Global Institute for Food Security

Exploring the role of innovation and collaboration in a large and diverse agri-food ecosystem to help feed a growing world sustainably

About The Speaker

Chris Barker is Director of Business Development at the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS), driving opportunity for the agriculture and food ecosystem by advancing GIFS’ research and development initiatives and outcomes. Prior to joining GIFS, he was the Chief Scientific Officer for Genome Prairie, responsible for the organization’s strategic research and partnership agenda. In this role, Chris provided leadership and coordinated the development and management of Genome Prairie’s collaborative research initiatives. His earlier roles include leading project management activities with local start-up companies, BioSTAR and MetaMorphix, following his completion of an M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology from the University of Saskatchewan in 1995.