Preparing Scientists to Work with Plant-Based Proteins

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By Shalyn Rousseau, Communications Consultant Over the past five years, the demand for plant-based proteins has increased. To help meet this demand, the Canadian Agri-food Protein Training, Utilization and Research Enhancement (CAPTURE) Project is preparing emerging scientists to work in the plant-based protein sector. Led by Dr. Mike Nickerson, a professor at the University of… Continue reading Preparing Scientists to Work with Plant-Based Proteins

Crop Residue: To Burn or Not to Burn?

By: Sherri Roberts, PAg, Crops Extension Specialist, Weyburn Weather conditions last season resulted in some fields remaining unharvested while others contained a lot of crop residue. In addition, today’s modern farming equipment allows producers to cut wider swaths. This can also lead to residue management issues, unless provisions have been made for installing a spreader… Continue reading Crop Residue: To Burn or Not to Burn?

Saskatchewan Supports International Plant Protein Summit

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The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to support the Bridge2Food Virtual 15th Plant-Based Foods and Proteins Summit North America 2020 being held June 22-26. “Last year, this event was held in Saskatoon, the first time the event was hosted in North America, and it was a big success for the plant-based protein sector and larger… Continue reading Saskatchewan Supports International Plant Protein Summit

Busted Barbell Fitness: Mammoth and Mini Mammoth Mugs Are Here!

Just in time for the heat Mammoth Mugs and Mini Mammoth Mugs have arrived! They are a great way to help keep you hydrated before, during and after your workouts. Come in and grab one today. For the latest information and for more updates on everything Kindersley ‘Like’ the Kindersley Social Facebook page below…

Plant protein not competing against beef

Source: Karen Briere, Producer.com, February 15, 2018  Pulses versus meat: it shouldn’t be seen as either-or, says president of AGT Food and Ingredients SASKATOON — The beef sector shouldn’t look at pulses as competition in the protein market, says the president of AGT Food and Ingredients, one of the largest pulse processors in the world.… Continue reading Plant protein not competing against beef

MAPLE VANILLA NUT LATTE PROTEIN BITES {NO BAKE, GRAIN FREE}

Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (hazelnuts are awesome) 2/3 cup almond meal or coconut flour 1/3 to 1/2 cup natural nut butter (no stir works best) 1- 2 tbsp ground coffee 1/4 to 1/3 cup Vanilla bean Protein of choice (extra for coating) 1/4 to 1/3 cup maple syrup. You can also use honey if maple syrup is not available.… Continue reading MAPLE VANILLA NUT LATTE PROTEIN BITES {NO BAKE, GRAIN FREE}

Protein confusion in feed wheat

Source: Sean Pratt, The Western Producer, October 5, 2017  Feed expert says grain companies and feed mills have different ways of calculating protein Rex Newkirk is constantly fielding calls from farmers and feed companies wondering why their wheat is being assigned a higher protein level at the feed lab than it is at the grain… Continue reading Protein confusion in feed wheat