Canada is a cold place, but that doesn’t stop us from growing plants in our homes and gardens. And every year, many of those plants pop back up in the spring or shake off the snow and ice to thrive again.
Three individuals nominated by the University of Saskatchewan (USask) were recognized during the National Philanthropy Day celebrations on Nov. 13 in Saskatoon, Sask.
Fan Yang’s thesis research focused on protecting barley from a common plant disease.
A tribute to peace, in the form of poppies grown from Flanders Fields-sourced seeds, will bloom in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio) Atrium for Remembrance Day.
Jessica Davey is building transparency in the beef industry as a progressive livestock producer.
A unique collaboration at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is showcasing how leading-edge research can make real-world impact.
Dr. Colin Laroque (PhD) listens to what the trees tell him.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Dr. Tom Warkentin (PhD) has been awarded the Canadian Pulse and Special Crops Trade Association (CPSC) Industry Appreciation Award for his significant contribution to Canada’s pulse and special crops industry.
As USask spotlights Saskatchewan Agriculture Week in October, we profile researchers uncovering surprising findings from comparing heifers’ digestion behaviours.
The Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) announced today it will provide $1.8 million in funding over three years to the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Crop Development Centre (CDC), to extend the core breeding agreement and support the development of varieties with improved agronomics, disease resistance and end-use quality.
This year mark’s Canada’s 5th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on September 30, 2025.
Students in the new Certificate in Introductory Agriculture program can study online or in-person at their own pace to learn about agriculture in the Canadian Prairie Region.
Four University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been recognized with one of Canada’s highest academic honours for invaluable contributions in their fields. Dr. Dwight Newman (DPhil) and Dr. Leon Kochian (PhD) have been named Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Fellows, and Dr. Steven Rayan (PhD) and Dr. Allyson Stevenson (PhD) have both been named College Members of the RSC.
USask graduate Jackie Bantle (BEd’88, BSA’92) manages a state-of-the-art facility with 1,500 square feet of growing space.
Golden fields of canola flourishing against a bright blue sky might just be the quintessential image of a Saskatchewan summer. With 12 million acres of canola grown across the province every year, the crop’s delicate yellow flowers are a common and beautiful sight on any given Prairie highway.
Have you ever seen a moose in-person?
Dr. Valentyna Klymiuk (PhD) has been appointed as the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) Applied Genomics and Pre-breeding Chair at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), supporting the development of productive, climate-smart crop varieties.
Three University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate students have received funding in recognition of their academic excellence, leadership skills, and innovative research potential.
Discover the latest research and hands-on learning experiences!
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is recognizing 18 faculty and staff members with 19 awards for excellence and innovation in teaching at this year’s USask Faculty and Staff Awards event.
Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison have announced $3.4 million over four years to support the development of two new facilities at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Today marks a major milestone for the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the province, as the Be What the World Needs Campaign—the largest fundraising campaign in Saskatchewan’s history—crosses the finish line. Together, alumni, individual, and corporate donors have helped USask surpass its audacious $500-million goal, reaching a grand total of $570,739,155.
Bacteria, viruses and fungi are masters at evolving new strategies to infiltrate plants and cause disease that harm crops.
Envision change as a ripple effect, reverberating outwards to affect various interconnected domains. The impact can be substantial, especially if the starting point is a central element like nitrogen, where a shift in practices can lead to benefits across multiple areas, suggests University of Saskatchewan researcher Kate Congreves.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is proud to celebrate and support the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community — during Pride month and every month.
Lampros Nikolaos Maros’ thesis research focused on farmers’ adoption of wheat varieties and the economics of wheat varietal development, which affects long-term food security.
Erica Ward is graduating with both a diploma and a certificate at USask Spring Convocation
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received $11.8 million in funding for two new facilities that will provide critical workspace for crop and soil science research and teaching.
Olaf Olson entered the University of Saskatchewan (USask) as a mature student.
Established in 1985, the Order celebrates excellence and achievements by Saskatchewan citizens and is the province’s highest honour
Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded scholarships from the government.
USask Food Science MSc student and proud Filipino Canadian.
College of Agriculture and Bioresources researcher celebrates 30 years at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Recognized nationwide, May is Asian Heritage Month. This month honours the legacy and contributions of members of the Asian communities that span East Asia, South East Asia, South Asia, Western Asia, and Central Asia.
The Campus to Creation student garden made its inaugural debut at Gardenscape 2025.
Undergraduate students from the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, the School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS), and the College of Arts and Sciences will be presenting their capstone projects at the annual Sustainability Trade Show on April 1 in the Agriculture Building Atrium.
As modern development spreads across Canada, First Nations in the Peace River region of British Columbia and Alberta require unbiased, data-driven research to maintain their Treaty-protected cultural and economic traditions.
Amid the snow and the slush of frigid Saskatchewan winters, one place on the University of Saskatchewan (USask) campus always remains warm and green: the greenhouses.
USask professor and researcher Dr. Sabine Liebenehm (PhD) makes international connections to find solutions to complex, interrelated problems.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has established itself among the best universities in the world and has been ranked in the top 100 worldwide in two subject areas.
A University of Saskatchewan (USask)-led business focused on plant-based products brings home this year’s coveted People’s Choice Award.
To feed the growing global population, crop producers need to first feed the plants that are the foundation of our food supply.
Kim Lebel honoured for academic excellence during Indigenous Achievement Week.
In a move to strengthen research into crucial livestock production systems, Dr. Flavia van Cleef (PhD) has been appointed as the new Beef Industry Integrated Forage Management and Utilization (IFMU) Chair at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
The open expanse of Saskatchewan’s Prairie landscape quietly recedes into a thick band of spruce, pine and fir trees only a few hours’ drive north of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) campus. Stretching for more than 400,000 km2, the province’s boreal forest is just a snapshot of a large network of trees and hardy plants that reach across the entire country.
Researchers in the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources have received more than $5.1 million from Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) and more than $2.9 million from industry co-funders for crop and livestock research.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated annually on February 11 and promotes gender equality in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). For this year, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is celebrating researchers who are making great advancements in their field and forging a path for the next generation of scientists.
As the United Nations prepares to celebrate World Pulses Day on Feb. 10, USask international graduate student Ifedolapo Adebara is investigating the variability of the often-understudied pulse crop’s roots, and whether its special fungus resistance could improve pea and lentil yields.
Nutrien’s purpose is to Feed the Future. The University of Saskatchewan (USask) aspires to Be What the World Needs. By joining forces on new projects, these ambitious organizations will advance sustainable agriculture around the globe and help train the scientists and engineers of the future.
Black History Month is a time for the University of Saskatchewan to learn about members of the Black community, and to celebrate their stories, legacies and contributions to Saskatchewan and Canada.
The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has committed $6.5 million to support the establishment of the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission Applied Genomics and Pre-breeding Chair at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
A team of multidisciplinary University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers has hatched an innovative project to improve the health of chickens by upgrading the feed that they eat.
Livestock and forage research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) takes a variety of forms, and new government and industry funding will help support cutting-edge livestock research across campus.
The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has committed $11.8 million over the next five years to a core breeding agreement (CBA) with the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Crop Development Centre (CDC).
When it comes to crop production, soil is vital for plant health, nutrient supply and water retention. Today, two soil science projects dedicated to the future of mapping carbon levels in Saskatchewan soil have received support from a major government fund, allowing researchers to create a better roadmap of soil health for the province’s producers.
Twenty-three crop and cropland-focused research projects at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have received $4.18 million in support from the provincial government through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF).
Seasoned USask researcher believes more genomics intelligence would greatly benefit cow-calf producers.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Dr. Steve Shirtliffe (PhD) has received $2.47 million to develop a weed management program for pulses.
As the University of Saskatchewan (USask) joins the United Nations in observing World Soil Day on Dec. 5, College of Agriculture and Bioresources researchers are investigating the use of spectroscopy for soil testing.
Lieutenant Governor’s Post-Secondary Teaching Award winners selected from across campus.
An impressive array of tools – from data analytics and precision agriculture to livestock vaccines, crop development, genomic selection and more – is ushering in the future of farming.
The next phase of a University of Saskatchewan (USask) research initiative aims to sequence the entire genome of beef cattle for the selection of optimum physical and behavioural traits and create a Canadian genetic database — two ambitious goals that will have a significant impact on the country’s beef cattle industry.
From using satellites thousands of kilometres above the Earth’s surface to examining chemical compositions in soils and plants, the goal of precision agriculture boils down to one word: efficiency.
USask’s Poultry Centre has helped improve industry standards across the world.
Although still in the prime of their lives, Mike Solohub (BSc’88, BSA’92, MSc’97) and Dr. Colleen Christensen (BSc’93, PhD’99) have laid the groundwork to ensure they can support future generations of graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
USask alumnus Dr. Tyson Buyer (BSA’12, DVM’16) started his business to help bring breeders together.
Surveys say novel hybrid products created at USask taste great.
USask PhD student and Vanier Scholar Morgan Fleming is exploring how a component of plant-based foods might help you live longer.
How crop rotation options offered by new climate-smart varieties will create economic and environmental gains.
USask graduate student research investigates canola meal as sustainable fish meal alternative.
USask professor brings fresh approach to economics research and teaching.
For alumna Hillary Kyplain (BScRRM‘22), a conservation co-ordinator for Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, protecting the Muskeg is more than just a job.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has ranked in the top 100 universities in the world in four subject areas, according to a recent publication.
November 2024 marks 30 years of this one-of-a-kind distance education program developed specifically for the Prairies.
Damien Georges’ environmental science career started during his undergraduate degree.
Abby Tillotson’s thesis research focused on effective environmental enrichment for swine that benefits producers.
When Le Estcwicwéý (the missing)* were located at Tk’emlúps Residential School in Kamloops, B.C., Donna van de Velde was moved to action.
Two new micro-credentials at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) provide professionals the opportunity to gain knowledge in water management and irrigation agronomy.
Foodborne pathogens, like Salmonella, are a threat to food safety and can have harmful effects when contaminated food is consumed. As the new Agriculture and Agri-Food Innovation Chair in Applied Microbiology at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), Dr. Kaidi Wang (PhD) is looking to understand how foodborne pathogens survive in harsh environments, and how to effectively monitor and eliminate them.
Canada’s 4th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) is September 30th. The University of Saskatchewan observes the week before NDTR as the Week of Reflection.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received more than three quarters of a million dollars to conduct soil research more quickly, efficiently and with greater detail than ever before.
Creating a high nutritional value diet that keeps beef cattle fed during challenging years is the focus of University of Saskatchewan (USask) research.
For Krunal Chavda, Giving Day is personal.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduates Shelby Newkirk and Julie Kozun had medal moments to last a lifetime on the final weekend of the Paris Paralympics.
Saskatoon-based businessperson Lester Lafond (Agric’74, BA’82), a member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, studied agriculture and economics at the University of Saskatchewan
With access to more than 800,000 acres of crop yield data from farmers’ combines, Dr. Christy Morrissey (PhD) and her colleagues are looking to find sustainable solutions that will benefit both producers and the Prairie ecosystem.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is coming together with Thunderchild First Nation to further define and enhance their relationship and collaborate on common interests such as mentorship, research, and supporting Indigenous youth.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio) and the First Nation of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak have signed an Asota, a Cree word which translates to “Make a Promise.”
University of Saskatchewan graduate Alishia Beach (AGRN’18, BSc’20) is making a difference by serving on the Senate
Two innovative University of Saskatchewan (USask) research projects have received funding from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to use satellite technology for detailed mapping and analysis of the Earth’s surface.
USask graduates John Cote (BSA’86) and Barb Stefanyshyn-Cote (BSA’87, MSc’94) are attracting global attention with award-winning spirits produced at Black Fox Farm and Distillery
Every Paralympian has a story, with the few first chapters often dealing with the mental health challenges as well as the physical, after a life-changing incident.
A glowing new assessment report of the Crop Development Centre (CDC) at the University of Saskatchewan highlights the centre’s tremendous economic impact, including thousands of jobs and billions of dollars for Canada.
Olivia Stewart (BSA’24), who received a Schulich Leader Scholarship in 2020, graduated from USask with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree (honours) during Spring Convocation in June 2024
Dr. Kate Congreves (PhD) has been appointed the Jarislowsky and BMO Chair in Regenerative Agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to lead research supporting the wider-scale adoption of beneficial production and environmental practices necessary for food security.
For Dr. Natacha Hogan (PhD), some of the most gratifying moments of teaching are when she can get her students excited about science and they are able to connect what they learn to real-world challenges and their solutions.
