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Prof Interviewed by Motherboard on Using Space Technology to Grow Plants

Prof. Mike Dixon, School of Environmental Science, was interviewed by Motherboard June 21. He spoke about his research into developing plants that could produce vegetables and feed astronauts on Mars. Dixon also discussed how the technology can be adapted for northern climates, where importing produce can be extremely expensive. Dixon studies space exploration and plant-environment interaction.

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Fall 2025 - Corn Silage/Canola

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The fall harvest season is a busy time of year. Thanks to all that helped get the work done! Here we are combining barley, baling straw, chopping corn silage, combining canola, spreading liquid manure, and chopping earlage. Saskatchewan, Canada.