What is Gene Editing?
Gene editing is another form of genetic engineering that focuses on making precise edits that already exist or could have arisen through conventional plant breeding.
How Can Cattle Protect Grasslands?
In Canada, cattle are part of the prairie grasslands ecosystem, helping keep our native grasslands intact.
Ask an Expert: What are the Environmental Benefits of Beef Farming?
We asked Dr. Christian Artuso of the Migratory Bird Conservation Unit of the Canadian Wildlife Service - can beef cattle be good for the environment?
How Do Chickpeas Grow?
We are talking with Shaun, a farmer from Kyle, Saskatchewan. He grows several crops but we are going to focus on how he grows chickpeas.
What are Seed Treatments?
What is a seed treatment? It is a valuable tool that enables farmers to grow more food while protecting the land and natural resources.
What is a broiler hatching egg farm?
On broiler breeding farms, the chickens grow from chicks a few days old until they are ready to start laying eggs that will hatch into broiler chickens.
Ask a Farmer: What happens to barley between the field and store shelf?
Canadian barley farmer Brent Johnson from Saskatchewan gives us a rundown on the steps it takes to get barley from the field to the grocery store.
Ask an Expert: What do you do when pigs get sick?
We asked veterinarian Dr. Matheus Costa, who specializes in swine health at the University of Saskatchewan: what do you do when pigs get sick?
Ask a Farmer: What are the different uses for barley?
Farmer, Clinton Monchuk, and future farmer Kaitlyn Monchuk discuss the main uses for barley grown on the Canadian prairies.
Ask an Expert: What do pigs eat?
We asked Denise Beaulieu, an assistant professor on monogastric nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan: What do pigs eat?
How do Lentils Grow?
Canada is now the worlds’ leading lentil exporter. We talk with Corey Loessin and his son, Aidan who grow lentils.
Ask an Expert – What is a cicerone?
Beer Sisters co-founder and Advanced Cicerone, Crystal Luxmore gives us some insight into this growing field of work.
Ask an Expert: Where do pigs live?
We asked an expert at the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Yolande Seddon: ‘Where do pigs live?’
Ask an Expert: How many litters do pigs have in a year?
We asked Dawn Friesen a production manager at Fast Genetics: ‘How many litters do pigs have in a year?’
Why Do Farmers Use Herbicides?
Why do farmers use herbicides?
What herbicides are, and where they fit on the farm.
How are Antibiotics Used in the Production of Chicken?
Ask a Veterinarian: How are antibiotics used in the production of chicken? Veterinarian, Dr. Tyra Dickson, answers the question.
What is a Broiler Chicken?
Ask a Farmer: What is a broiler chicken? Canadian chicken farmer, Tiffany Martinka answers.
Are Hormones and Steroids Used in Chicken Production?
Ask a Veterinarian: Are Hormones and Steroids used in Chicken Production by Farmers? Dr. Tyra Dickson answers the question.
What do Chickens Eat and Drink?
Ask a Farmer: What do chickens eat and drink? Tyler Keet, a Canadian Chicken farmer answers the question.
What Do You Do With All The Chicken Poop?
Ask a Farmer: What do you do with all the chicken poop? Canadian chicken farmer, Tiffany Martinka answers.