Saskatchewan extends 4R Nutrient Stewardship Agreement with Fertilizer Canada

Apr 28, 2022

The Province has re-signed a 2016 Memorandum of Co-operation with Fertilizer Canada for an additional three years.

The agreement is designed to support the continued 4R Nutrient Stewardship education, training and expansion in the province.

The Province notes that land under 4R stewardship is among the five measures and targets within the province’s Climate Resilience Measurement Framework that represent related priority areas for the agriculture industry.

Saskatchewan has set a goal of having 25 per cent of its cropland under 4R designation by 2025.

Agriculture Minister David Marit says Saskatchewan is a champion of 4R Nutrient Stewardship, and each year more producers are strengthening their operations and the agriculture industry by adopting proven best practices such as this one.

“Cooperating with Fertilizer Canada is a powerful way to encourage more producer participation, driving growth and, most importantly, increase environmental sustainability solutions, farm-by-farm, across the province.”

Saskatchewan accounts for nearly half (46 per cent) of all 4R-designated acres in western Canada.

Fertilizer Canada President and CEO Karen Proud says Saskatchewan has shown strong leadership in sustainable agriculture with their 2025 4R commitments.

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Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.