
Tag Archives University of Saskatchewan

New dean of agriculture named for U of S
Soil science prof Angela Bedard-Haughn takes over Aug. 15

Phosphorus 101: The basic BMPs
Here are the basic best management practices for phosphorus fertilizer

Oh FUD!
This new anti-farm marketing strategy makes even farmers feel like swearing. But here’s a better way to fight back

Weed control with small critters
Insects, birds and worms are a free – and resistance-free – method of controlling weeds before they get a chance to germinate

Soil tests may not tell the whole story of phosphorus
Research shows “legacy” phosphorus might support crops long after you’ve stopped making applications

Farm like Scrooge
A long-term study suggests that penny-pinching can actually help the bottom line

‘Super Keen’
Ag education is hot, and enrolment is booming from coast to coast

More together
Taking a group and multi-generational approach to upgrading their skills is paying off on the Woods farm

New business
InfraReady’s success, crafted by entrepreneur Mark Pickard, reveals what it takes to grow an idea into a corporate success in today’s ag and food sector

The power of knowing your soil
Much of Saskatchewan’s soil has been studied at least once over the decades. A WGRF-sponsored project puts all the results in one location available to everyone
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