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| SRC and CLC Announce Strategic Relationship |
Posted: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 |
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The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is entering into a strategic relationship with the Conservation Learning Centre (CLC) in Prince Albert to conduct environmental research and demonstration projects. The five-year agreement runs to 2014, allowing both organizations to continue demonstrating research projects that have forestry, agricultural and environmental components.
"The Saskatchewan Research Council is pleased to work with the Conservation Learning Centre to promote agriculture, forestry, and environmentally-sustainable practices," said Joe Muldoon, vice-president of Environment and Forestry at SRC. "Our agreement with the Centre ensures that we are able to continue conducting research in a unique environment. Having access to a field laboratory environment is critical to a number of our current research projects."
Complete news release at: News Release
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| $3.2Million Awarded to Crop Research Projects |
Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 |
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Today, Agriculture Minister Bob Bjornerud announced more than $3.2 million in funding from the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) for 23 crop-related research projects. Crop-related research projects receiving funding this year include $120,000 for SRC’s Pretreatment of Lignocellulose Prior to Fermentation to Ethanol - optimizing the use of straw for Saskatchewan ethanol production using a novel supercritical carbon dioxide pretreatment method.
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| New sample collection tool for livestock genetic testing |
Posted: Monday, January 11, 2010 |
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DNA Genotek, a leading provider of products for biological sample collection, stabilization and preparation, today launched Performagene™•LIVESTOCK, a new method for collecting DNA from livestock using nasal samples. Producers, breed associations, livestock researchers and processing laboratories now have access to a reliable, cost-effective, and scalable collection device that will positively impact the industry’s ability to accelerate breed improvements and verify parentage for cattle, sheep and swine.
"SRC GenServe Laboratories™ is pleased to offer Performagene•LIVESTOCK as a sampling option to our clients. The integrated collection and stabilization kit provides us with a highly reliable DNA sample that performs exceptionally well for our livestock genetic tests," said D.A. (Dale) Kelly, P.Ag., vice president, Agriculture, Biotechnology and Food, Saskatchewan Research Council.
Additional information is available on the DNA Genotek website.
For information about GenServe Laboratories™, visit us at www.genserve.ca. |
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| SRC to Test Biodiesel's Performance in Agriculture Equipment |
Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2009 |
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The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is leading a biodiesel pilot project to demonstrate how well the renewable fuel performs year-round in agriculture equipment. Supported by Natural Resources Canada the project will help SRC assess biodiesel's quality retention and performance in farming equipment and bulk storage facilities in all seasons, including the coldest winter months.
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| Cooling Down Energy Costs for Municipal Ice Rinks |
Posted: Thursday, November 26, 2009 |
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SaskPower Eneraction has introduced a Municipal Ice Rink Program aimed at reducing the power and heating costs associated with operating municipal ice rinks. Delivered in partnership with the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC), the five-year program provides municipalities with a comprehensive energy assessment and retrofit service as well as assistance in accessing existing provincial and federal funding and grant programs. Additional information is available from SaskPower.
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