The Decline of Saskatchewan Farms: A Consequence of Labour Shortages
By Leah Jones University of Saskatchewan student Introduction Saskatchewan, often referred to as the “breadbasket of Canada,” has long been a vital contributor to …
Navigating the Controversy of Glyphosate in Canadian Agriculture
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in many herbicides, has been at the center of numerous debates and discussions in Canada and globally. Its efficacy in controlling …
Summer Employment in the Ag Industry
By Kate Sauser University of Saskatchewan Master’s Student Yet another summer (a very dry, warm one!) has come and gone and with that, the …
Implications of Genetically Modified Organisms
By Dawson Hering, University of Saskatchewan student Introduction Growing up on a grain farm in Saskatchewan, I always assumed that farming was straightforward. People eat …
The Mental Health Crisis in Agriculture
By Hailey Cleave, University of Saskatchewan student Mental health is becoming a widely discussed issue throughout industries across the world, but it is rarely …
Transparency on Feedlots
Why Feedlots are a Sustainable and Economically Stable Choice to Produce Meat By Danielle Matonovich, University of Saskatchewan student Source: (Bezan, 2021) What are feedlots? …
The Inconsistency of EU Neonicotinoid Regulation
The following article by Graham Brookes was originally posted by PG Economics Limited, on February 20, 2023: European Court ruling on neonicotinoids further highlights muddle …
The Struggles of Making a Cattle Operation Viable
By: Carson George University of Saskatchewan Student Since late 2014, the cost of ranching has been on the rise, making it very challenging for new …
What Impact Does Cattle Production in Saskatchewan Have on Climate Change?
Analyzing the net emissions of the cow-calf sector By: Judson Christopherson, University of Saskatchewan Master’s student Agriculture is facing the challenge of feeding an ever-growing …
Saskatchewan Ditches are Leading to Ergot Infestations
By: Savannah Hillmer, University of Saskatchewan student For the past two summers, I have worked in Kamsack at one of the local ag retailers. Where …