Closeup of a herd of Hereford cattle grazing in a Saskatchewan pasture.

Opinion: Communicating livestock research results

Economy, environment and food security are all part of the research story consumers need to hear from the livestock sector

There is a lot of research going on in Canada related to the big issues facing the livestock sector. This type of research needs to be highly focused which means […] Read more


“Gene editing is the cherry on top of a sundae. It won’t replace traditional breeding.” Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, Cooperative Extension Specialist in Animal Genomics & Biotechnology – University of California, Davis.

Genetic editing in livestock faces strong headwinds

University of California, Davis professor says lack of acceptance of gene editing stifles potential gains in livestock sector

Regulations on gene editing of animals are contributing to negative public perceptions of the technology and stifling innovation in the livestock sector, according to Alison Van Eenennaam of the University […] Read more



Opinion: Tiny nanoparticles poised for huge impact

Opinion: Tiny nanoparticles poised for huge impact

Companies are emerging to give farmers more precise management of crops and livestock

Science is about big ideas that change the world. But sometimes, big impacts come from the tiniest of objects. Nanotechnology might sound like science fiction, but it represents technologies that […] Read more





A recent survey found that 40 per cent of consumers associate gene editing with genetically modified organisms.

Gene-edited crops suffer in information war

Consumers continue to confuse gene editing with genetic modification

Glacier FarmMedia – Canadians don’t know much, or think much, about gene-edited crops. But when asked about the technology, one phrase pops up: genetically modified organisms. Last summer, CropLife Canada […] Read more