FORAGE MARKET PRICE REPORT 
The January 2010 Forage Market Price Report conducted by the Saskatchewan Forage Council is now available. The SFC conducts a forage market survey twice a year in January and July.
In this report you will find price information on various forage products including hay, straw, greenfeed, clover, and millet as well as information on alternative feeds such as screenings, pellets and distillers grain by-products. This document also contains information regarding regional pricing trends, regional growing conditions, pest impacts, current transport costs and forage seed prices in Saskatchewan.
The information compiled in this report is gathered from a variety of sources including feed and forage listings, classified ads, personal contacts, feedlots, auction marts, hay growers and brokers.
Click here to download the January 2010 report.
You will find past Market reports under "Resources - Saskatchewan Forage Council Resources" section.
Posted January 21, 2010.
FORAGES MAKE A COMEBACK AT AGRIBITION 
The Saskatchewan Forage Council is pleased to be part of “Grasslands! Your Forage and Ranching Experience” during the 2009 Canadian Western Agribition show. This venue will provide a one stop shop for show attendees to obtain forage related information, updates on current research and to browse commercial forage-related retailers. This is the first time a dedicated forage showcase and venue will be presented at Agribition and organizers are hopeful that the idea will be well received by exhibitors and visitors alike.
The Saskatchewan Forage Council is one of four select groups chosen by Agribition to occupy the non-commercial booth space along with the University of Saskatchewan, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. These non-commercial booths in the forage venue will be fully staffed on Thursday, November 26 and Saturday, November 28, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm and visitors will be able to talk to a representative from the four select groups. However, visitors will also find that booths in the larger forage venue will have representatives to speak with outside of these times as well.
The Forage Showcase and Venue will be located in the Prairie Building, strategically located near the Beef Barns, the Livestock Show and Sale Arenas and the Livestock Show and Sale Office. “Grasslands! Your Forage and Ranching Experience” is a Canadian Western Agribition sponsored event.
Posted November 24, 2009
SASKATCHEWAN LIVESTOCK AND FORAGE GAZETTE
The fall issue of the Saskatchewan Livestock and Forage Gazette is now available. Click here to download the November 2009 issue.
The Saskatchewan Livestock and Forage Gazette is published by a committee of organizations including the Saskatchewan Forage Council. You may have noticed that we have taken a hiatus while working to secure funding to continue the Gazette. We are pleased to be back and would like to thank the Horned Cattle Purchases Fund for providing funding for this producer focused publication.
If you would like to receive a print copy, please send a request to
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Posted November 19, 2009.
ADOPT Projects get Underway
The SFC is pleased to be cooperating with producers and stakeholder groups around the province on a number of Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technology (ADOPT) projects. The ADOPT program provides funding to help producer groups evaluate and demonstrate agricultural practices and technologies at the local level. Producers will be encouraged to attend these demonstrations and assess the merit of adapting these practices and technologies in their farming operation. The SFC along with partner organizations is currently working on four projects including:
· Establishment of Alfalfa in Existing Grass Stands
· Effect of Bale Grazing on Subsequent Pasture/Hay Yields
· Establishing Cicer Milkvetch in Existing Grass Stands
· Using Stockpiled Perennial Forages
For more information on field days at each of these sites during the next year, be sure to check the upcoming events page. Visit the current and ongoing projects page for more details on these four projects.
October, 2009
SASKATCHEWAN HAY AND PASTURE REPORT
The final issue of the 2009 Saskatchewan Hay and Pasture Report is now available. Click here to download the October 1, 2009 issue.
This Saskatchewan Forage Council publication is produced four times during the growing season and is sponsored by Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. In this report you will find information on hay and pasture conditions, management, research and prices from Saskatchewan and wider prairie regions. You can find past issues of the Hay and Pasture Report on this website under the "Resources - Saskatchewan Forage Council Resources" section.
The Saskatchewan Hay and Pasture Report is an email publication. To join the mailing list, please send a request to
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Posted October 2, 2009.
2009 SASKATCHEWAN FORAGE COUNCIL TOUR AND AGM
The 2009 Saskatchewan Forage Council Tour and Annual General Meeting took place in the Stockholm area on Thursday July 9, 2009.
Click here for a press release regarding this event.
The Saskatchewan Forage Council would also like to congratulate Bazil Fritz as the recipient of the 2009 Forage Industry Innovation Award. Bazil worked for a number of years in Saskatchewan as a Forage and Livestock Specialist where he became known as a champion for the forage industry.
Click here for pictures from the 2009 Saskatchewan Forage Council Tour and Annual General Meeting.
Special thanks to the Stockholm Grazing Club for their assistance in organizing this event. Thanks to all who attended - hope to see you next year!
Posted July 17, 2009.
PCAP SIGNING CEREMONY
 On June 22, 2009, the provincial government renewed its commitment to conserving native prairie in Saskatchewan at a signing ceremony held in Regina. Prairie Conservation Action Plan (PCAP)'s new 5 year action plan was formally unveiled at this ceremony which was attended by a number of industry partners including Forage Council President, Leam Craig.
Click here for a press release from PCAP regarding this event.
For more information on PCAP and details on their 5-year plan, visit their website at www.pcap-sk.ca.
E-NEWSLETTER LAUNCHED BY SASKATCHEWAN FORAGE COUNCIL
The Saskatchewan Forage Council recently launched an e-mail newsletter entitled “Forage and Livestock e-News”. 
This newsletter published twice a month during the winter and once a month during the summer, contains news and information from across the forage industry. If you produce, utilize or otherwise depend on forages, you will find something of interest in this newsletter. Also included will be information on upcoming events and programs related to the forage and livestock industry in Saskatchewan.
Past issues of the e-newsletter are available on our website under the "Resources" section. Click here to link to the page.
We encourage you to join our mailing list, either by clicking on eNews sign up tab on the website, or by contacting the Saskatchewan Forage Council at
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After reading our newsletter, please contact us if you have comments or questions. Also, let us know if you have ideas for upcoming issues. We welcome your input!
Posted February 4, 2009
SASKATCHEWAN'S FORAGE INDUSTRY: A MULTI-LEVEL ANALYSIS
The Saskatchewan Forage Council (SFC) is pleased to announce the launch of a multi-level analysis of the forage industry in this province. With partner organizations including, the Centre for Studies in Agriculture, Law and the Environment (CSALE), Knowledge Impact in Society (KIS), Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and the Feeds Innovation Institute, this project will investigate the direct and indirect effects that forages have on the economy, society and environment in Saskatchewan.
This study will define and demonstrate the value of forages across the agricultural industry as well as identify where value is created by forages in society as a whole. The findings of this industry analysis will offer a fundamental basis for policy development and provide the tools necessary to establish an investment strategy for the forage industry in Saskatchewan.
To help guide the process, a stakeholder forum is being planned for later this fall. This discussion will provide an opportunity for those involved in all sectors of the industry to impart direction and insight, ensuring that this study accurately reflects the current realities of the forage industry.
To listen to a radio interview conducted by GX94 regarding this project, click here, or for an article printed in the Western Producer click here.
Financial support for this project has been provided by: Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture AND the Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan through the Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Saskatchewan (ACAAFS) program. Funding for the ACAAFS program is provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
For more information on this project contact the Saskatchewan Forage Council. This project will conclude March 31, 2010.
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