Internet is an essential service in rural communities
By Jonathan Guidinger University of Saskatchewan Student Internet access is an essential tool for Canadians The quality and accessibility of broadband internet have been a …
Innovation
Regulatory Goldilocks Zones
Finding the ‘not too much’ or ‘not too little’ sweet spot It’s often said that there’s a fine line between too much and not enough …
In Hindsight, 2021 Has Been a Decent Year
As I sat in front of my laptop to write the year’s final blog, I was reminded of the many challenges, obstacles and problems the …
Sustainability Benefits of GM Crops and Glyphosate
Improved agricultural sustainability runs counter to environmental organization messages Anyone who has flown over the Canadian prairies in any of the previous summers will notice …
Regulatory Burdens Stifle Innovation
Nothing slows innovation faster than precaution Innovations provide us with the opportunity to do our work with less effort, reduce our impact on the world …
Is There a Need to Regulate Mother Nature?
Genetic mutation happens all the time with no regulatory oversight At what point do regulatory experts possess sufficient knowledge on innovative technologies and their potential …
Seeking Sound Science
Where we turn to stay up on what is happening in the world of agriculture, food, & innovations It’s impossible to find all in the …
Bioeconomy and Food Systems Transformations
Summary of contribution to the UN’s Food Systems Summit On September 23rd, the United Nations held the first Food Systems Summit. This involved the creation …
The Social Costs of Spreading Misinformation
Mainstream media and politicians are complicit in the problem Biotechnology began to be applied to crop agriculture in the early 1980s, with the first commercialized …