Adoption Rates and Investment Efficiency of Western Canadian Wheat Varieties
Wheat is an important agricultural product in Canada. Of total Canadian crop production, wheat is the most widely produced commodity, the majority of which is …
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Time to Eliminate Supply Management
The following article was originally posted by The Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) on June 3, 2025: Sacred (cash) cows – The urgent need to eliminate supply …
Will Organic Evolve with Genomic Techniques in the EU?
Recently, the article “New Genomic Techniques in Organic Production: Considerations for Science-Based, Effective, and Acceptable EU Regulation” was published in Cell Reports Sustainability, authored by …
The Risk of Crop Plan vs the Payout
When it comes to planning crop production for the year, producers rely on a mix of resources, including crop guides, crop planners, future contract prices, …
10 Seasons of Student Blogs
In the fall of 2015, in his Introduction to Agricultural Policy course, Stuart assigned the research and writing of student blogs. Students were instructed to …
Antimicrobial Resistance: Risk for the Beef Industry
By: Dusty Bennett University of Saskatchewan student Antibiotics have long been relied on to treat various diseases, but the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) …
Are we Barking up the Wrong Tree?
Explore the delicate balance between agriculture and deforestation in Laura’s #USASK #AgPolicy blog. Discover how forests act as carbon sinks, the impacts of deforestation on biodiversity and climate, and sustainable solutions like protected areas and patterned clearing to feed a growing population while preserving our planet.
Safeguarding Saskatchewan
The Importance of Water Supply Rights and Management By: Trista Hamilton University of Saskatchewan student Stable water supply rights are essential for social, environmental, economic, …
Misleading the Public about the Benefits of the Green Revolution
Activist lies about Green Revolution’s success In the past few years, many environmental and academic activists have been undermining the work of Norman Borlaug and …
Grasspea Project in Quebec: Securing Fund for Resilient Agriculture
By Priyanka Gupta Quebec’s agricultural sector is evolving with a focus on diversifying crops to enhance food security, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability. One promising …