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 …
Student Blogs
Written by students at the University of Saskatchewan
“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.
Ramifications of the Bunge-Viterra Merger
By: Avery Hodgins University of Saskatchewan student The Grain Powerhouses: Bunge and Viterra In the world grain trading game, four major players control 90% of …
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program
By Elanor Copes University of Saskatchewan Student A Need for Workers or In Need of a Change? Individuals are the backbone of agriculture. At the …
Assessing Classroom Use of Artificial Intelligence Chat GPT
Lets Chat (GPT) about Artificial Intelligence Integration in the Classroom Universities are in near states of hysteria about how to deal with artificial intelligence (AI) …
Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides in Canada
By: Loren Topliss University of Saskatchewan student A common public misconception is that a pesticide’s role is to kill insects, when truthfully, a pesticide …
Withdrawal Dates on Antibiotics and Building Consumer Trust
By Maria Taschuk University of Saskatchewan student What are antibiotics? And why are they given to cattle? The production of animals for food has …
Profitability of Low Stress Cattle Handling
By Justin Harcourt University of Saskatchewan student As a fourth-generation rancher, I have always been interested in the business side of the cattle industry. …
Canadian Beef Farmers Left Out to Dry
By Konner Johnson University of Saskatchewan student Background Canadian beef production is extremely important as each year it contributes an estimated $22 billion to …