Co-funder: Agriculture Development Fund
Developing unique herbicide tolerant brassica carinata and brassica juncea germplasm
Canada is the world’s largest exporter of condiment mustard, ie yellow mustard (Sinapis alba) and Brown and Oriental mustard (Brassica juncea), with a market value of $120-140M Carinata (B carinata) as a new and dedicated industrial feedstock crop for the emerging bio economy has great potential…Read More
Biocomposite commercial initiative with crop residue (straw) and agricultural waste products (grain bags) for Shercom Industries
This project develops the foundation for sustainable, economic development and protects the environment through innovating value added material and products from agricultural waste streams Creating circular economies from agricultural waste aligns with the socio-economic policies aimed at…Read More
Drying fuel alcohols and natural gas with biosorbents based on agricultural by-products
Gas dehydration is an important component of energy production and distribution Prior to distribution, natural gas must be dehydrated to control corrosion and prevent formation of solid hydrocarbon-water hydrates In biofuel production, current processing techniques through fermentation generate low…Read More
Use of canola meal as a protein source in pelleted starter mixtures for dairy calves
Canola meal use in starter mixtures for calves is limited The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of canola meal as a protein source in starter mixtures for Holstein calves around weaning and to evaluate strategies that may enhance canola meal use and improve gastrointestinal…Read More
Strategically blended high fat pellets for pregnant beef cows derived from by-product feeds using flax or canola as a fat source
Reducing the cost of overwintering beef cows is a major management goal in order to increase profitability within the cow-calf industry Research from the University of Saskatchewan has shown that feed costs can be reduced by feeding pelleted feed products comprised of by-products from the western…Read More