Full Steam Ahead (or not)
Canadian Crop Producers Need More Railway Movement By: Jakin Lawrence University of Saskatchewan student Canadian agriculture producers heavily rely on railway to export their products …
Agriculture
Organic Yields to Fall Further Behind Conventional Crops
A lack of sufficient nutrient application and the limited ability to control weeds, insects, and plant diseases, results in organic crop yields lagging behind conventional …
EEFs vs Traditional Fertilizers
Are We Subsidizing the Right Solution? By: Danielle Dyok University of Saskatchewan student EEF Subsidies In a world where environmental sustainability is at the forefront …
Canadian Food Focus
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Land Prices: Is the Sky the Limit?
Recently, my husband and I were crunching the numbers to decide whether or not we should purchase more land to expand our grain farm in …
50 Years of Biotechnology Benefits
Experiments involving recombinant DNA (rDNA) began in laboratories just over 50 years ago. At this time in the early 1970s, scientists were beginning to understand …
Tariffs 101
It has been a few months of discussion in the news and media about tariffs, but what are they? How do they work? Will the …
Time for Canada and the USA to Negotiate a Trade Agreement Without Mexico
History of Free Trade Agreements in North America Improved trade agreements between Canada and the US have existed since 1989, a period of 36 years. …
“I Couldn’t Imagine a Better Life for Her”
By: Kierra Temple University of Saskatchewan student It starts with a dream I was around ten years old when my dad handed me a pamphlet …
Are Canadian Consumers and Farmers Better Off with Supply Management?
Supply management in Canada, established in 1970, regulates dairy, egg, and poultry production to align with consumer demand, ensuring fair farmer compensation and price stability. While some critics argue it leads to higher consumer prices, the system offers benefits such as preventing overproduction and maintaining consistent market conditions.