Canadian Wheat Alliance to Support R&D Projects to Develop New Wheat Varieties
The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan today announced the creation of a new Canadian Wheat Alliance (CWA). 

Dry and sunny weather during the past week has resulted in good seeding progress in many areas of the province. See this week's Crop Report.

Funding to Find Efficiencies and Improve Production in Processing Facilities
Today, Member of Parliament Ray Boughen (Palliser), on behalf of Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced $10 million over five years for the Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM) program.

Today, Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced $65 million over five years for the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP).

Today, Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced $500,000 in funding over the next five years for the Youth Leadership and Mentorship Program. 

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Crop Protection Lab Can Now Test for Clubroot

Today, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart unveiled new technology at the Crop Protection Laboratory that tests for clubroot.  The new equipment is the result of an investment of more than $200,000 by the provincial government and industry partners.