Superweeds: The Canadian Prairie Experience with Herbicide Resistant Weeds
Unwanted weeds within farmers’ fields is not a new problem, but it is still one of the greatest challenges farmers face on a yearly basis. …
Farmers
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 …
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 …
“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 …
Is the Future Bright for Canada’s Trade Relationships?
Insights from Canada’s Chief Agriculture Negotiator and Director General On December 10, 2024, Claire Williams and I had the privilege of being part of the …
2024 Harvest Wrap-up!
After another long crop season in the fields, most Saskatchewan farmers are wrapping up harvest for 2024, if they haven’t already. This year brought with …
Producer Day, Join us July 10
IFMA24 Congress: Building Resilience in Saskatchewan Agriculture For those of you who do not know, the International Farm Management Association (IFMA24) Congress is being hosted …
Bill C-282: Revoking the Bargaining Power of Canada’s Trade Negotiators
Introduction Supply management is a hotly debated and long-standing agricultural institution in Canada. As I will explain further on, supply management was introduced over 50 …
Producer Perceptions of Regenerative Agriculture
Adopters and Adversaries Introduction As major food companies direct farmers and ranchers across the globe towards regenerative agriculture (RA), it could easily be assumed …
The Decline of Saskatchewan Farms: A Consequence of Labour Shortages
By Leah Jones University of Saskatchewan student Introduction Saskatchewan, often referred to as the “breadbasket of Canada,” has long been a vital contributor to …