Calvin Daniels

Research capacity under threat Members Public

Something seems afoot in terms of agriculture research - a move away from it in general terms.

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

CUSMA review faces Trump disruption Members Public

The trilateral free trade agreement has been the guiding document for trade between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico since it came into force on July 1, 2020, officially replacing the 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

Screwworm warning for agriculture Members Public

If ever we wondered why safeguards are important - in this case specially in the agriculture field - we need look no farther than the current screwworm situation unfolding in Texas.

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

Glyphosate and farm weed control Members Public

From the farm producer perspective glyphosate has been one of their primary weed control products - it is widely viewed as the most popular herbicide in the world.

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

Canola's growing local importance Members Public

For those of us in Yorkton, and the surrounding area, recognizing how canola has continued to grow in significance is rather easy.

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

AI's dual nature on farms Members Public

Artificial intelligence is seen by some as the plague which may signal the end of time.

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

Monette Farms and farm growth Members Public

Canadian farms are trending to be ever larger entities.

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

Food security and Global conflict Members Public

If there is one thing we know about agriculture in Canada, it's that farmers here can produce food.

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

Food choices and mixed messages Members Public

Being a food consumer today is difficult on a number of levels.

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

Science and trust in agriculture Members Public

Science is science, and while they do not always get it right, there remains a level of trust we should hold for the results - at least if we want to see positive steps toward the future - in this case agriculture.

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

Food security and self-sufficiency Members Public

The idea of improving food security is obviously a wise one. However, food security will mean different things to different people.

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

Gene-editing in agriculture Members Public

Gene-editing has been something of a bugaboo in agriculture for years now. The technology allowing scientists to add, remove, or alter DNA at specific locations in an organism's genome has raised concerns among politicians, particularly in Europe, and some consumer groups regarding its impact.

Calvin Daniels
agriculture

Spring seeding fuels economy Members Public

Farmers prepare to plant despite late spring and global uncertainty

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

Energy high at Best of Breeds bull sale Members Public

Yorkton auction sees strong prices and upbeat atmosphere fueled by booming cattle markets

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

Agriculture Canada staff cuts questioned Members Public

Layoffs in science and innovation branch raise concerns about agriculture’s long-term future.

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

Farmers struggle with wildlife balance Members Public

Elk herds spark conflict as Saskatchewan farmers seek relief from crop damage and habitat pressures

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture