Saskatchewan's Ministry of Agriculture official Twitter account, monitored during regular business hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. M–F, excluding statutory holidays.
With the help of passionate ranchers and conservationists, bison meat is on the rise. Learn from
#Saskatchewan
producers on how they’re following regulations and best practices when marketing their bison.
#SaskAG
#BisonInSK
Sheep production is rapidly growing in the province. Brimar Farms is a family-owned large-scale sheep farm located near Lipton, Saskatchewan. Find out how Martin Catto and his family care for their 7,000 sheep operation.
#FacesofFarming
#SaskAG
Producers are making good progress with harvest despite several storm delays with 25 per cent completed. Learn more in this week’s crop report.
#SaskAg
Great ideas grow in Saskatchewan. Discover how
@NRGene
Canada is harnessing the power of genomics and data science to enhance crop and livestock productivity, ingredient quality, and sustainability.
#InvestSK
The application intake deadline for the
@WSASK
Agricultural Water Management Fund is September 1, 2024. Call the Client Services line at 1-866-727-5420 for more information on the funding streams under the program or how to apply.
The deadline for spring Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies projects is Nov. 22, 2024. Contact the Agriculture Knowledge Centre at 1-866-457-2377 to learn more.
@AAFC_Canada
#SustainableCdnAg
#SaskAg
As livestock feed is harvested around the province, consider feed testing to know exactly what’s in it. If you have questions, contact your local livestock and feed management specialist.
#SaskAg
Frost isn't the only reason your forage can have nitrates. Any type of stress can cause nitrate accumulation. Include a nitrate test as part of your feed planning strategy. For more info, contact your local livestock and feed extension specialist:
#SaskAg
#DYK
not all lameness in cattle on pasture is caused by footrot? Other factors can cause lameness and require different treatment. Learn more from
@BeefResearch
:
#SaskAg
Create a biosecurity plan to protect your livestock, your neighbours and the wider industry from disease. The time and expense associated with implementing biosecurity measures are often very small compared to the potential impacts of disease.
#SaskAg