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Dean's report
One year into her position, Dean Bedard-Haughn reflects on the college's ability to adapt to change.
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Supporting farm and family
Alumna Tiffany Martinka switched lanes from a corporate agriculture career to advocacy.
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Improving the sustainability of the beef industry through applied research
There is mounting pressure on the beef industry to be more efficient and use less resources.
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Uncovering the secrets of the earth to mitigate climate change
In a teaspoon of soil, there are more microorganisms than humans on Earth. One teaspoon has billions of microbes, and tens of thousands of different kinds.
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Crop Development Centre launching new look to celebrate a half century of success
The Crop Development Centre at the University of Saskatchewan is a powerhouse of research that’s propelled Canadian agriculture forward for five decades—and it shows no signs of slowing.
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Unlocking the genetic mysteries behind beef
Dr. Mika Asai-Coakwell (PhD) shares her passion about genetics.
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Finding solutions in unlikely places
How Bishnu Acharya looks to agricultural byproducts for inspiration.
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Graduate student making contributions to improve the poultry industry
Sameeha Jhetam’s love of animals is what attracted her to animal welfare research.
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The art, science and conservation of prescribed fires
The Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange enhances partnerships and training to support ecosystem management across the prairie provinces.
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Ensuring the longevity of our critical research and extension activity
New funding model for professorships brings the Beef Industry Integrated Forage Management and Utilization Chair to the University of Saskatchewan.