The craft alcohol industry in Saskatchewan is taking off, and cider production is a growing part of it. “Over the last decade, cider production, cider consumption in North America has gone up dramatically,” said Tyler Kaban, head cider maker at the Crossmount Cider Co. near Saskatoon. The Prairies have been known for catching onto alcohol […] Read more
Ashley Robinson
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Lake study needs dry year data
High water levels in Saskatchewan’s Lake Diefenbaker make it difficult to study algae blooms and water quality problems
Years of higher than normal precipitation and spring runoff have left researchers studying the long-term health of Lake Diefenbaker short on dry weather data. “Our study was mostly conducted during wet years and so we didn’t find any evidence of real widespread algae blooms or anything,” said Rebecca North, research associate with the Global Institute […] Read moreNew research chair aims to add value to feed ingredients
For Rex Newkirk, his new job at the University of Saskatchewan is a return to the place where it all began. Newkirk received his bachelors, masters and PhD degrees at the U of S and then worked as a research associate. He then worked at the Canadian International Grains Institute for 12 years. Newkirk is […] Read more
Lake study needs dry year data
Years of higher than normal precipitation and spring runoff have left researchers studying the long-term health of Lake Diefenbaker short on dry weather data. “Our study was mostly conducted during wet years and so we didn’t find any evidence of real widespread algae blooms or anything,” said Rebecca North, research associate with the Global Institute […] Read more
Dairy device designed for early disease detection
GryphSens machine uses a drop of cow’s blood to test for diseases that can cause inflammation or reduce immunity response
The University of Guelph has developed a device that promises to make testing easier for two different dairy diseases. The GryphSens is a device that allows diary producers to test for non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) and beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA) in their animals without having to send samples to a laboratory. “If the farmers have the opportunity […] Read more
VIDEO: GMO opposition part of non-science movement: Robert Saik
Robert Saik’s goal is to make everyone informed about GMOs before they take a stance on them. The CEO of Agri-Trend is currently working on making Know GMO, a documentary movie about GMOs, telling both sides of the story including the anti-GMO side. Yesterday he gave a lecture at the University of Saskatchewan about GMOs […] Read more
Moose hunt temporarily banned in five Manitoba regions
A lifetime of hunting in southwestern Manitoba’s Turtle Mountains has given Brad Mills a first-hand look at the area’s declining moose population. “We archery hunt elk now in the Turtle Mountain Provincial Park, and in the last eight years I’ve only seen one or two moose in all my time spent in the bush in […] Read more
U of S official to link new ideas, technologies with capital
It’s Johannes Dyring’s job to help turn ideas into profitable ventures. And he sees opportunities for agriculture. “I would say data management, even in agriculture production, is probably an area which is going to be very interesting to look at to increase productivity, to lower costs,” he said. Dyring, who has taken over as managing […] Read more
Manitoba adds Turtle Mountain to moose hunting ban list
A ban on moose hunting in Manitoba is the right move, say many who hunt in the province’s southwest. “I think everybody’s kind of glad that it’s shut off, but at the same time it’s pretty sad that it’s gone to this point where there’s hardly any moose left,” said Brad Mills. “We archery hunt […] Read more
Snow viable water source if sheep are monitored
Snow can be a viable option for watering sheep during winter if they are closely monitored. “This isn’t a short cut … you need to have a plan if you’re going to be extending the grazing season or doing grazing out in pastures and you’re going to be using snow,” said Susan Hosford, a sheep […] Read more
