Livestock Transportation & Trucking Policy for Bison
By Deanna Kitzul, University of Saskatchewan The Canadian Livestock Transportation regulations date back to 1977 before the amendment made by The Canadian Food Inspection Agency …
How Much Carbon is Being Stored in Saskatchewan Agricultural Soils?
Over the past 25 years, Saskatchewan farmers have shifted away from traditional land management and weed control practices such as frequent tillage and summerfallow towards …
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is a Barrier to Innovation
Is it finally time to end the CPB? The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) is an international agreement developed by governments and environmental organizations opposed …
Value of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
To tackle pressures from the world’s fast-growing population, increasing food demands, and the changing climates, there are several anticipated ways to enhance agricultural productivity and …
Trespassing: Agriculturists Jeopardized for Feeding Us
By: Baylie Yasieniuk, University of Saskatchewan student Hey you! Did I catch you reminiscing about the times that you or someone you know were stunting …
Richardson Milling’s Desiccant Ban Could Seed Further Consumer Mistrust in Agriculture
By Warren Seib, University of Saskatchewan In June 2020, Richardson Milling informed farmers that it would no longer be buying oats that have been desiccated …
mRNA Covid-19 Vaccines: Translating What They Are
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Seed Synergy, where does it leave the little guy?
By: Britney Friedel, University of Saskatchewan student For several years, there has been discussion over the amalgamation of five national seed organizations, hoping to converge …
Improvements Needed in AgriStability Program
By: Parker Sturby, University of Saskatchewan student What is AgriStability? The Canadian government introduced AgriStability in 2007 to give producers an optional insurance plan to …
The Social Costs of Environmental Activist (eNGO) Fear Campaigns
Human health now affected due to deliberate misinformation For over 20 years now, activist environmental non-governmental organizations (eNGOs) like Greenpeace, Sierra Club, Friends of the …