October 16, 2023
Ben & Jerry’s is switching to oat-based recipe for non-dairy products starting in 2024
USA Today news article: Ben & Jerry’s switch to oat-based product. Click here to read the full article.
September 14, 2023
Over 15,000 pounds of oats set to be given to Peace Country residents
Over 15,000 pounds of oats are being given to Peace Country residents in upcoming weeks, as part of an initiative to promote the health values of eating oats. The initiative …
August 9, 2023
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates third annual BeGrainSafe Week
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association celebrates third annual BeGrainSafe Week Winnipeg, MB, August 9, 2023 – The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is raising awareness about the importance of grain safety with …
August 8, 2023
Help for farmers impacted by wildfire and drought in Alberta
The AgriStability program has reopened for late participation so producers affected by wildfires and drought can consider enrolling to manage business risks. Alberta producers can sign up for AgriStability until …
July 28, 2023
POGA is pleased to see the reversal of the CGC grain grading changes
POGA supported the many concerns brought forward from the Agricultural Community regarding the Canadian Grain Commission’s (CGC’s) proposed new wheat grading standards and called for the immediate reversal of that …
June 16, 2023
Meals From the Farm 2023
SaskOats supports Farm and Food Care’s “Meals From the Farm” program, which delivered meals and resources to six schools in Saskatchewan on June 1st, 2023. Around 1,800 kids received a …
June 13, 2023
Lack of funding for variety development threatens sustainability
Variety development is key to robust rotations and sustainable production, but few dollars are allocated to the work. Supporting variety development of small acreage crops and pulse crops to encourage …
June 12, 2023
Oat Scoop, June 2023
In the June 2023 issue of the Oat Scoop: Where is the Oat Check-off/Levy Spent?, Ottawa Outreach, Oat’s Potential for Food and Beverage Product Development, Nutrients for Oats (What, Where, When and How Much), Producers’ Online Calculator for Recommended Fertilizer Application Rates and much more!
June 7, 2023
Farming was always the dream — and then it became the reality!
Dylan Robinson, AOGC Director, began by renting land from his cousins and taking crop sciences at the University of Alberta. Read more about his farming progression here.
June 7, 2023
University Of Saskatchewan Expert Advances New Online Nutrient Calculator
Two University of Saskatchewan soil scientists have just put the finishing touches on a new Prairie Nutrient Removal Calculator—an online tool that provides a critical piece of information to help …
