How USRTK is the Big Tobacco of the 21st Century In 1839, in the historical play Cardinal Richelieu, playwright Edward Bulwer-Lytton wrote that ‘the pen is mightier than the sword’. Since 2014, in both the US and Canada, the pen has been progressively attacked by the sword. Academic freedoms of …
By Cami Ryan Storytelling today requires a whole new level of agility and ingenuity. We humans depend upon our close personal networks for social survival (acceptance). Our personal identities are inextricably tied to our social networks. As communicators, we must find ways to share our stories that won’t alienate our …
When did it become okay for the media to be anti-science & anti-ag? A CBC news story over the weekend calls into question the research relationship between academics and industry. University of Saskatchewan professor Peter Phillips has had his reputation attacked by the CBC for email communications with his colleagues …
Why I Take the Time to Communicate about Agriculture By Ari Novy, U.S. Botanic Garden The first color photograph of the entire earth was taken in 1967 by NASA’s ATS-3 satellite. For only the last 50 years we’ve been able to know what our home planet looks like. We can …
What do African Farmers Think of GM Crops? In spite of genetically modified (GM) crops being available since 1995, very limited adoption has occurred in any part of Africa. In large part, this is due to the message coming from European governments and environmental organizations. European governments have continually rejected …
Will Changing Animal Welfare Regulations Benefit Cattle and Producers? By Laramie Slade, University of Saskatchewan student Across Canada, consumers want to know the story behind the beef they eat. They want to know where it came from, how it was raised, and if it was raised humanely and with care. Consumers have …
Just how free is gluten free? Food fads come and go, as do dieting fads, but you might be less aware of food labelling fads. Food and beverage companies know that consumers have limited awareness about how products are made and use this to their marketing advantage. A few examples …
Launch of Ask SAIFood Having grown up on a 125 head cow-calf operation on a section of land, I’m fortunate to still have family and friends involved in grain and livestock production to keep up with changes in the industry. In the summer, I plant a garden in my yard …
