Livestock emit greenhouse gases, but could they also be climate change carbon savers? Climate change is real and in many instances, agriculture’s livestock is often tagged as being a leading emitter, but what if cattle and livestock could be one…
If GM crops sequestered more carbon, would students support these crops? The millennial generation has a future full of discussions and decisions to be made about climate change. Knowing the importance of climate change and its influence on consumer choices,…
2019 a harrowing ride on the ag & food rollercoaster While the screams elicited from those clutching their seats were not of terror or excitement, but rather of shouts of frustration or just heavy sighs of the bone-weary and exhausted,…
Losing a harvest can devastate a farm When the thought of crop loss comes to mind, it’s common to think of drought, flooding or hail, as these are certainly devastating. While they certainly are the most common losses for large-scale,…
What could climate change mean for ag? In October I had the good fortune to participate in CQuest: Charting a Course for Climate Research in Agriculture, an event made possible by the International Life Sciences Institute’s Research Foundation as well as:…
Plant diseases having increasingly devastating effects In June I was fortunate enough to attend a captivatingly interesting conference organized by the University of Saskatchewan’s Global Institute for Food Security on how to improve global food security and the technologies required…
The Prairie Climate Centre presenting you with timely news on your regional climate Climate change is all around us. Even though this is well-known, planning to live with climate change has been less commonly discussed. In the media, we hear…
Are Farm Chemical Harming Bee Populations?Over the past decade, there has been considerable discussion and debate about what is responsible for the decrease in bee populations in both North America and Europe. While environmental groups have been quick to advocate…
