Wilf Keller, President and CEO of Ag-West Bio discusses Saskatchewan's bioscience industry, and upcoming events and activities.

Thank you to Green State TV for sharing this video. In the tenth installment of this ten-part series, independent scientist Dr. Kevin M. Folta (University of Florida) takes on the most common GMO myth of all: that GMO food is dangerous. Watch Part 1 Watch Part 2 Watch Part 3 Wa …

Robert Saik, CEO of The Agri-Trend Group of Companies, talks about the benefits and importance of agricultural science, including genetic modification. Know GMO: An uplifting discussion about food Saik is spear-heading the production of a movie called “Know GMO: An uplifting discussi …

Dr. Nina Fedoroff (Penn State University) discusses her ABIC 2014 presentation on society and biotechnology with Bruce Sargent of Farmboy Productions.

2015 New Year message from Wilf Keller, President & CEO of Ag-West Bio    

      Janice Tranberg, Assistant Deputy Minister, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, speaks on the unique environment that allows the biotech cluster to thrive in Saskatoon. ABIC 2014: Global Leadership in a Changing World - October 5-8, Saskatoon, SK …

Dr. Brian Rossnagel, professor emeritus, University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre, talks about why ABIC 2014 should be marked on your calendar. ABIC 2014: Global Leadership in a Changing World will be held in Saskatoon, SK Oct 5-8

THRIVE Juice Co. is Saskatoon's first raw and nutrient dense cold pressed juice company. Since beginning in December 2013, THRIVE has grown steadily. Recently, the were recognized for their growth and potential at the North Saskatoon Business Association awards when they were honoured with the Y …

A successful Science Fair effort to test water-based extracts of spices and honey to prevent the spread of a fungal disease called Fusarium head blight earned Deeksha Kundapur, 16, a $500 Manning Innovation Achievement Award at the 53rd annual Canada Wide Science Fair held at the University of Winds …

Peter Phillips, Professor and Graduate Chair at the University of Saskatchewan Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, speaks about the unique bioscience cluster in Saskatoon. ABIC 2014: Global Leadership in a Changing World October 5-8, 2014  

  Thank you to Green State TV for sharing this video. In the ninth installment of this ten-part series, independent scientist Dr. Kevin M. Folta (University of Florida) argues that GMO technology can be a boon for environmentalism. Watch Part 1 Watch Part 2 Watch Part …

  Thank you to Green State TV for sharing this video. In the eighth installment of this ten-part series, independent scientist Dr. Kevin M. Folta (University of Florida) argues that scientists, rather than activists, should be trusted in discussions about GMO technology.  …

  Thank you to Green State TV for sharing this video. In the seventh installment of this ten-part series, independent scientist Dr. Kevin M. Folta (University of Florida) explains where to find trustworthy and scientific online sources discussing GMO technology.    …

  Thank you to Green State TV for sharing this video. In the sixth installment of this ten-part series, independent scientist Dr. Kevin M. Folta (University of Florida) addresses consumer concerns about 'frankenfoods,' or foods that contain genes inserted from other plant …

  Thank you to Green State TV for sharing this video. In the fifth installment of this ten-part series, independent scientist Dr. Kevin M. Folta (University of Florida) addresses concerns that independent scientists have their hands tied when it comes to studying GMO technology …

  Thank you to Green State TV for sharing this video. Part four of this ten-part GMO Mythbusting series, with Dr. Kevin Folta. In this episode, we asked him about the supposed connection between GMO food and new allergens. His answer is below: Watch Part 1 Watch Part 2 …

  Thank you to Green State TV for sharing this video. In the third installment of this ten-part series, independent scientist Dr. Kevin M. Folta (University of Florida) addresses the activist complaint that there are no long-term GMO studies on human health. Watch Part 1 Wa …

Kristi Snell, Vice President of Research and Biotechnology for Metabolix, Inc. talks about her company's technology and activities at its laboratory in the National Research Council facility in Saskatoon, SK.

Saskatoon’s John Cross, respected business leader and founder of Philom Bios (now Novozymes BioAg), gives his views on activism, science and genetic modification. Read John’s biography

  Thank you to Green State TV for sharing this video. This is part 2 of a ten-part series: In this episode, we ask Dr. Kevin Folta whether the Seralini rat study proves a link between cancer and GMO food; Folta is a public scientist at the University of Florida. …

  Thank you to Green State TV for sharing this video. About: In this first episode of a ten-part series, Dr. Kevin Folta tackles the myth that GMO foods are unregulated. Dr. Folta is a public scientist at the University of Florida.   Dr. Ke …

  Thank you to Green State TV for sharing this video Dr. Kevin Folta's biography Visit Kevin Folta's blog      

Wilf Keller, President and CEO of Ag-West Bio, talks about upcoming activities in Saskatchewan's bioscience sector for 2014.

Jack Grushcow, President and CEO of Linnaeus Plant Sciences, talks about the potential of Camelina sativa, a crop with great potential as a feedstock for bio-industrial uses. visit Linnaeus Plant Sciences website

by Martin Reaney, President & CEO, Prairie Tide Chemicals

Prairie Tide Chemicals is a University of Saskatchewan spin-off company headed by Dr. Martin Reaney. Reaney talks about the company's first commercial product - a 'sweet flax oil' - and about the potential for other flax compounds that are the focus of PTC research.

Allan Green - Deputy Chief of CSIRO Plant Industry, Canberra, Australia. Green was in Saskatoon, SK for the Plant Bio Industrial Oils Workshop, March 6-7, 2013 hosted by Ag-West Bio. He discusses the global bio-industry and his thoughts on the importance of moving away from petroleum reliance, shift …

Video: Rob Henderson, President of BioTalent Canada   What’s Happened: A warm welcome to BioTalent Canada’s new partners for April, 2013: - Porter Airlines - CanBio (Canadian BioEnergy Association) - MODIS – is one of Canada’s premiere IT staffing speciali …

Saruul Uunganbayar This years' Sanofi BioGENEius Competition Canada (SBCC) was a success with 14 students competing regionally on March 26th at the Agriculture building on the University of Saskatchewan Campus. The event was covered by Global Television. Winners were announced March 27th at …

Saskatchewan is preparing for the 10th National Biotechnology Week from September 20th to 27th this fall, and we are looking for companies willing to participate in a great student outreach event. The Amazing Biotech Race will be held at Innovation Place on Thursday, September 26th. This race brings …

Janice Tranberg, VP Western Canada, CropLife Canada  Thanks to plant biosciences, Canadian families can enjoy around 58 per cent savings on groceries in this country. This works out to about $80 per week, $300 per month or $4000 per year. There are plenty of other benefits to consumers, inc …

Wilf Keller, President and CEO of Ag-West Bio, talks about what Ag-West Bio has planned for 2013 and looks ahead to a busy year for Saskatchewan's bioscience industry.

by Dr. Monique Haakensen Contango Strategies website

  Wilf Keller, president and CEO of Ag-West Bio, talks about what's coming up in Saskatchewan's bioscience cluster in 2012.

~ by Susan Burton, Innovation Place Getting students to network and connect with industry leaders in their chosen field is not always easy. But make it a fun competition based on a hit television show and you suddenly get a lot of interaction and opportunities for companies to show off to potenti …

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