Cutting-edge USask chickpea research thrives through cold temperatures
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.
Exploring the intersection of climate change, water security and gender equity
USask professor and researcher Dr. Sabine Liebenehm (PhD) makes international connections to find solutions to complex, interrelated problems.
USask makes top 100 in two subjects in world university rankings
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.
USask graduate student’s startup wins big at Opus Innovation Expo
A University of Saskatchewan (USask)-led business focused on plant-based products brings home this year’s coveted People’s Choice Award.
USask researcher imagines a greener future with sustainable fertilizers
To feed the growing global population, crop producers need to first feed the plants that are the foundation of our food supply.
USask student strives for wildlife conservation that upholds Indigenous voices
Kim Lebel honoured for academic excellence during Indigenous Achievement Week.
USask industry chair to advance forage research
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).
Young Innovators: USask researchers ‘dig deep’ to address heavy metal contamination in Canada’s boreal forest
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.
USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources research receives $8-million boost
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.
Celebrating women in science: A look inside the labs of USask researchers
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.
USask graduate student getting to the root of chickpeas
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.
New USask crop research chair receives Sask Wheat support
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).
Collaborative USask research exploring yeast genetics for better chicken feed
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.
Diverse USask livestock research projects receive government support
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.
CWRC commits $11.8 million to USask Crop Development Centre
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).
USask explores innovative soil carbon mapping research
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.
USask crop research projects receive lion’s share of ADF funding
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).
Bringing more technology to ranch country
Seasoned USask researcher believes more genomics intelligence would greatly benefit cow-calf producers.
USask weed control research receives funding from Saskatchewan Pulse Growers
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher Dr. Steve Shirtliffe (PhD) has received $2.47 million to develop a weed management program for pulses.
USask researchers shining a light on soil fertility
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.
Insights on what makes cows efficient, allowing better decision-making on farms
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.
Unlocking the ‘genetic magic’ of beef cattle
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.
A new way to farm: Precision agriculture redefines research and technology
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.
Groundbreaking research with global impact
USask’s Poultry Centre has helped improve industry standards across the world.
Meet the new meat
Surveys say novel hybrid products created at USask taste great.
Activating genomics to accelerate climate-smart crop delivery
How crop rotation options offered by new climate-smart varieties will create economic and environmental gains.
Fish, canola, and the future of aquaculture
USask graduate student research investigates canola meal as sustainable fish meal alternative.
An outsider’s perspective
USask professor brings fresh approach to economics research and teaching.
USask graduate explores link between swine welfare and environmental enrichment
Abby Tillotson’s thesis research focused on effective environmental enrichment for swine that benefits producers.
Hidden threat: New USask research looks to improve food safety
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.
USask’s cutting-edge soil science laboratory receives $760K
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.
Young Innovators: USask researchers 'beefing' up cattle with affordable, drought-proof diet
Creating a high nutritional value diet that keeps beef cattle fed during challenging years is the focus of University of Saskatchewan (USask) research.
USask researchers explore sustainable solutions for farmers
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.
USask AgBio, Mistawasis Nêhiyawak sign research collaboration agreement
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.”
USask agriculture, environmental sustainability projects receive Canadian Space Agency funding
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.
Thousands of jobs and billions of dollars attributed to USask’s Crop Development Centre
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.
USask establishes Jarislowsky and BMO Chair in Regenerative Agriculture
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.
USask College of AgBio research projects receive more than $1.6 million in NSERC funding
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.
Precision nutrition for dairy cattle: Can robots help?
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.
Spud-tacular innovation: USask PhD student investigates nutrient-efficient potato varieties
The United Nations has designated May 30 as the International Day of Potato to raise awareness of the potato as an invaluable food resource.
Trio of USask graduate students receive prestigious Vanier Scholarships
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.
‘A really cool map’ – providing tools for farmers, plant breeders and policymakers
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.
USask agriculture research receives $25 million boost from Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan
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.
Asian Heritage Month: Forage breeder a research leader at USask
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.
Wrapping it up sustainably
USask researchers investigate pulse proteins to replace petroleum in packaging
USask and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan collaborate on climate change mitigation research
The multi-faceted project involved experiential learning for local high school and University of Saskatchewan (USask) students.
Where water meets the field
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).
USask livestock and forage research receives nearly $6 million
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.