From the ground up
From the ground up
In the right light
By: Mark Ferguson
Graduate student aims to improve housing conditions for laying hens.
Striking a balance between the costs and benefits of wetlands
By: Mark Ferguson
A new research project will look at how to compensate farmers for the costs of keeping wetlands on their properties.
USask team cracks cadmium code in durum wheat
By: Mark Ferguson
‘Complementary expertise’ key to reducing toxic heavy metal.
Unique chemistry
By: Mark Ferguson
For an academic with a long-standing interest in carbohydrates, the predominant component in cereal and pulse crops, there may be no better place in the world to conduct research into their chemistry and health benefits than in a city surrounded by fields where those crops are grown.
Talking to trees
By: Mark Ferguson
Researchers date caribou fence by reading the history told in its wood.
Unearthing agricultural land use on First Nations
By: Mark Ferguson
Researcher to study land use and soil quality change in order to develop a ‘roadmap’ for First Nations agricultural lands going forward.
Perseverance Farm: The legacy of a grateful alumnus
By: Mark Ferguson
In 2009, John Hickie mounted a bronze plaque on a large boulder at the entrance to the home quarter on his section of land near Melville, Sask. The plaque pays tribute to pioneering farmers, including his parents, and to the attributes they required to make a life on the land—courage, vision, a strong work ethic, determination, effective management and perseverance.
Making it work
By: Mark Ferguson
Matthew Carr finds the passion and drive to grow his farm year by year.
Dean's Report
By: Mark Ferguson
Outgoing Dean Mary Buhr reflects on the College of Agriculture and Bioresources' growth over the last ten years.