Soil Science News - College of Agriculture and Bioresources

Master’s student Brooke Howatt collects tree cores from a shelterbelt tree to determine its age. (Photo: University of Saskatchewan)

New USask app promotes potential economic value of planting carbon-storing shelterbelts

A unique new app developed by University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers offers agricultural landowners tailored information about the carbon offset value of planting shelterbe...

Soil scientist Dr. Tom Yates (PhD) of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources has earned this spring’s Master Teacher Award at the University of Saskatchewan. (Photo: Laura Zink)

Yates masters the art of teaching soil science

For Dr. Tom Yates (PhD), experiential learning and learning from mistakes are important parts of his teaching method.

Abimfoluwa Olaleye (right) and Taylor Procyshen, a graduate student who helped with the project, working in the laboratory together. Olaleye's father was a farmer in Nigeria. (Photo: Christina Weese)

USask scientists help farmers in West Africa improve crops

Derek Peak and Abimfoluwa Olaleye are using Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan (Usask) to help farmers in Nigeria and the Republic of Benin to grow vegetables ...

Jeff Schoenau, USask soil fertility professor and Ministry of Agriculture Strategic Research Program (SRP) Chair in Soil Nutrient Management. (Photo: Christina Weese)

USask research indicates pulses sensitive to seedrow fertilizer

Research conducted at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Department of Soil Science, has demonstrated that pulses can be sensitive to seed-placed starter nitrogen, phosphorus...

Maryse Bourgault has been recruited as the first Western Grains Research Foundation Integrated Agronomy Research Chair at USask. (Photo: Christina Weese)

New USask research chair to bring integrated approach to agronomy

If you’re a farmer on the Prairies, Maryse Bourgault is looking forward to talking with you.

Left to right: USask researchers Dr. Diane Knight (PhD), Dr. Bart Lardner (PhD) and Dr. Rich Farrell (PhD). (Photo: James Shewaga)

Reducing beef cattle GHG emissions

Eat less beef … save the planet! It’s a common theme on social media and among celebrities. Yet, researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are working to show that beef...