Tag Archives University of Saskatchewan
The other ag college: ACC’s growing agribusiness program
ACC’s agribusiness program is so successful that 26 years later there’s a waiting list to get in
Farmers Doug Chorney, Lonny McKague appointed to Canadian Grain Commission
They start Feb. 13 along with new chief commissioner Patti Miller
Finding the right person big hurdle for proposed federal science adviser
For agriculture finding a candidate that looks beyond the high-tech sector will be key
Proposed Vancouver grain terminal has great rail connections
The Fraser River Terminal will be served by four railways and there are no bottlenecks, a company official says
Pulse crops fight for consumer attention
Somehow these healthy options are overlooked even in a world suddenly concerned about healthy food
Study explores treatment for farmer back problems
Farmers get more back pain than average, and have a harder time accessing treatment
Wet weather promotes foot rot
Experts warn to be on the lookout for foot rot as recent weather conditions have been ideal for the growth of the bacteria
Rumen management for best herd productivity
To achieve a healthy rumen and productive herd, experts say to focus on providing consistency in feed and nutrient intake
Canola farmers worried about Bayer-Monsanto merger
The fear is the new company’s market power will result in higher seed prices and less innovation unless regulators order some divestiture of assets
PEDv vaccine on horizon but biosecurity still key
A PEDv vaccine, field tested during the recent Manitoba outbreak, still needs to be registered in Canada