Cheap Beef Today, Food Security Tomorrow
Why Canada Needs a Productivity Solution Karen Churchill CSO Canada is having a familiar conversation about food affordability, especially pertaining to beef prices. As beef …
European Union Politicization of Scientific Risk Assessments
Following the 1962 publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, many people in society became more aware of, and concerned about, the choices made by introducing …
‘Slow Magic’ – The Economic Benefits of Canadian Swine Research
‘Slow Magic’ is the term coined for the economic returns on investment (ROI) in the agricultural sector which can take decades or longer to be …
Environmental Impacts of Synthetic vs Organic Herbicides
All chemicals that are applied during food production have impacts on the environment, regardless of whether they have been synthetically developed or derived from natural …
A Bad Bargain on the Menu: Why Brazilian Beef Comes at a Cost
Overview Food prices, more particularly food inflation, have been a topic of contention for the past five years. As a result, in late January 2026 …
Swine Innovation Porc: Canadian Pork Success Stories
When we think about research, it can be easy to skip ahead to the conclusions and focus solely on those papers with immediate, real-world implications. However, …
GROW-Grasspea: Turning an Underrecognized Legume into a Global Hero
Dr. Priyanka Gupta (GROW-Grasspea Initiative) Grasspea (Lathyrus sativus) has long flown under the radar. Once limited by misconceptions, this humble legume is now emerging as …
Which Mini Egg is King?
Easter Egg-citement Easter is over which means what chocolate is left on shelves is available at a discount. Within those shelves, one of the last …
The Economic Costs of the Ban on Strychnine Use
Rodent control in agriculture is hugely important. Rats have been declared to be pests by most provincial governments, making it possible for farmers to eradicate …
An Unofficial Review of Provincial Agriculture Spending
It’s budget season in Canada. Throughout March, provincial/territorial governments trickle out their spending plans for the next 12 months, highlighting the projects each ministry believes …