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.
Discover the latest research and hands-on learning to Grow Your Future!
Dr. Bruce Coulman (PhD), a University of Saskatchewan (USask) alumnus and professor emeritus in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources will be inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame for his significant contribution to Canadian agriculture.
Eight researchers in the USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio) received more than $1.6 million in funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Discovery Grants program.
Teaching excellence at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) will be celebrated on June 18 as part of the USask Staff and Faculty Awards event.
The recipients of this year’s President’s Staff Excellence Award at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are an AgBio lab manager whose proactive approach to seek out impactful collaborations on campus has brought widespread benefits, and a team leader whose steadfast support has significantly contributed to the success of students and faculty in the department of Computer Science.
USask graduate Alan Weninger, arborist for Patterson Gardens, talks about his favourite trees and shares his planting tips for the spring season.
And why is this question important to producers in Canada and beyond? For World Milk Day on June 1, we get answers from a University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher.
Spring Convocation ceremonies will be held from June 3 – 7 at Merlis Belsher Place.
The United Nations has designated May 30 as the International Day of Potato to raise awareness of the potato as an invaluable food resource.
Each June, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community gathers to recognize and celebrate Pride, something we strive to do throughout the year.
Morgan Fleming, a PhD student in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, is one of three USask graduate students to have received funding to support innovation in diverse fields of English literature, community air quality, and plant and nutrition genetics.
Scientist and entrepreneur William R. Schroeder is the author of "Trees Against the Wind: The Birth of Prairie Shelterbelts"
Fourteen students including Alex Hinz are graduating with the new certificate at USask Spring Convocation.
Join us at the University of Saskatchewan on Wed. July 10 during the weeklong International Farm Management (IFMA24) Congress, for sessions focusing on farm, business strategies and personal resilience.
Imagine a map of every field under agricultural production across Western Canada, showing detailed information about what crops are currently grown and whether they represent an optimal use for local conditions.
Jeremy Irvine, a MSc student at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources, is the recipient of the $20,000 Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Indigenous Scholarship.
Oralie George completed the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy Certificate while maintaining her professional career in Ontario.
Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded scholarships from the federal and provincial governments.
The federal and provincial governments have announced an investment of $25 million for continued support of 15 strategic research chairs at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
Growing up on the Mongolian Plateau, Dr. Bill Biligetu (PhD) has seen first-hand the effect climate change can have on grasslands. As the Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program (SRP) Chair in Forage Crop Breeding at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), Biligetu is breeding resilient forage varieties adapted for stressful environments.
College of Agriculture and Bioresources professor, Dr. Jill Hobbs (PhD), has been awarded the honorary title of distinguished professor in recognition of exceptional achievements in research, scholarly, and artistic work.
As the month of May begins, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) commemorates the nationally recognized Asian Heritage Month, honouring the legacy, contributions, and stories of members of the diverse Asian communities on our campuses and beyond.
USask researchers investigate pulse proteins to replace petroleum in packaging
It was one of the defining moments in Canadian military history, with students and staff from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) among those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
For the 10th year in a row, University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers, scholars and artists have showcased the impact of their work using the power of photography. The results are nothing short of amazing and provide an inside look into the beautiful world of research.
Six University of Saskatchewan (USask) faculty fellows each contributed a chapter for a newly released book.
The International Farm Management Association (IFMA) is pleased to announce that the 24th Congress of the International Farm Management Association will be held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, July 7-12, 2024.
Telemiracle 48 earned more than $6.1 million, thanks in part to contributions from students at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
The multi-faceted project involved experiential learning for local high school and University of Saskatchewan (USask) students.
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are helping protect crops using biologicals as an ecofriendly alternative to synthetic chemicals and GMO solutions.
For University of Saskatchewan (USask) soil scientist Dr. Melissa Arcand (PhD), her research is as much about people and communities as it is numbers and data.
Indigenous Achievement Week from March 5-8 at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), brings together community and celebrates Indigenous students’ achievements, academic excellence, resiliency, and leadership.
As the United Nations prepares to spotlight World Water Day on March 22, irrigation and livestock water quality remain among the leading research topics at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
A gift of $300,003 from the Samit and Reshma Sharma Foundation will support graduate students pursuing research in infectious diseases and vaccines, water security, and agriculture
The animal gut, like that of humans, is home to millions of microbes that serve various functions, and the health of an animal’s gut is critical to their overall health.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has signed a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with IPB University in Bogor, Indonesia, to create new opportunities for research collaboration and student learning experiences.
The federal government has announced an investment of up to $11,017,979 to Pulse Canada to support key pulse crop research at institutions across the country — including the University of Saskatchewan (USask) — and to drive the pulse industry forward.
While winter has many of us hibernating, USask greenhouses are full of life.
Researchers in the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Agriculture and Bioresources have received more than $8.9 million from Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) and more than $4.7 million from industry co-funders for crop and livestock research.
Dr. Albert Ugochukwu’s (PhD) journey into the field of agricultural economics was driven by a passion for sustainable development, nurtured by various mentors during his doctoral studies at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
SASKATOON – Members of the media are invited to attend a special Black History Month launch event at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Livestock-focused research projects spearheaded by researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and USask-affiliated centres received almost $6 million from the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) and are supported by industry co-funders.
The Governments of Saskatchewan and Canada, as well as numerous partners in the agriculture and agri-food industries, have contributed to a multidisciplinary USask-led research project to fight root rot in pea and lentil.
Twenty-nine crop science projects from researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have received a total of close to $7.5 million from the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan and more than $2.5 million in co-funding from industry partners.
Raising a healthy cattle herd involves providing healthy and abundant plants for cattle to eat, a process called forage production.
Dr. Ana Vargas (PhD) has been appointed as the new lentil and faba bean breeder and an Agri-Food Innovation Fund Chair at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) have cooked up a new way to fight local food insecurity in Saskatchewan: a dry soup mix product to be distributed by the Regina Food Bank and the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre.
By exploring novel treatments to existing agricultural byproducts, University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are working to establish environmentally sustainable and economically feasible feed alternatives to benefit Saskatchewan producers and consumers alike.
As the United Nations spotlights World Soil Day on Dec. 5, University of Saskatchewan researchers are investigating soil emissions, soil properties, and how to measure them.
New Associate Dean Academic Tom Yates plans to enhance connections with First Nations and promote industry collaboration/professionalism.
Earning the Kanawayihetaytan Askiy Certificate at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) helped Melissa MacDonald grow into her position as Land Director for the Membertou First Nation.
Flaman donates innovative technology to AgBio to improve seed sorting.
Edgar Martinez used AgBio’s Bioprocessing Pilot Plant for his graduate program. Now he’s running the show.
As Dr. Pierre Hucl (PhD) steps down as a Strategic Research Program (SRP) chair, he reflects on the evolution of wheat breeding in Canada and looks ahead to a bright future.
