Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Remembering Dr. Al Loyns
March 4, 2025 —
Dr. R.M.A (Al) Loyns, retired professor in the Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics, passed away on February 15, 2025.
March 4, 2025 —
Dr. R.M.A (Al) Loyns, retired professor in the Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics, passed away on February 15, 2025.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Researchers, producers and industry come together for Canadian agricultural sustainability conference
March 2, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba plays host this week to Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture 2025, a free three-day virtual conference March 4-6
March 2, 2025 —
The University of Manitoba plays host this week to Sustainability of Canadian Agriculture 2025, a free three-day virtual conference March 4-6
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Cattle Country: University of Manitoba entomologists are investigating bovine anaplasmosis transmission in cattle
March 1, 2025 —
Horse flies and deer flies, commonly known as bulldogs, belong to a family of biting flies named Tabanidae. There are thousands of species worldwide, with about 150 in Canada, and approximately 25 different species found in Manitoba.
March 1, 2025 —
Horse flies and deer flies, commonly known as bulldogs, belong to a family of biting flies named Tabanidae. There are thousands of species worldwide, with about 150 in Canada, and approximately 25 different species found in Manitoba.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Soil health lecture explores links to crop yield and resiliency
February 28, 2025 —
The second Ted Poyser Lecture in Soil Health features Dr. Laura Van Eerd from the University of Guelph
February 28, 2025 —
The second Ted Poyser Lecture in Soil Health features Dr. Laura Van Eerd from the University of Guelph
The Comeback Crop
February 27, 2025 —
Could a humble, ancient grain help address modern-day food insecurity? UM researchers think so. Why wild rice—with a climate-friendly twist—could be Canada’s next staple
February 27, 2025 —
Could a humble, ancient grain help address modern-day food insecurity? UM researchers think so. Why wild rice—with a climate-friendly twist—could be Canada’s next staple
Research and International News
UM researchers developing glucose monitoring sensors made from egg white
February 24, 2025 —
UM researchers are developing a ground-breaking approach to diabetes management with the development of non-invasive glucose biosensors made from natural egg white. This innovation could provide an affordable and painless alternative to traditional glucose monitoring, improving accessibility for millions worldwide.
February 24, 2025 —
UM researchers are developing a ground-breaking approach to diabetes management with the development of non-invasive glucose biosensors made from natural egg white. This innovation could provide an affordable and painless alternative to traditional glucose monitoring, improving accessibility for millions worldwide.
Share, celebrate, understand, participate: Black History Month 2025
February 21, 2025 —
UM community members share their reflections
February 21, 2025 —
UM community members share their reflections
UM health researchers receive more than $9.6 million in federal funding
February 14, 2025 —
Health researchers at the University of Manitoba have been awarded more than $9.6 million in the latest round of project grant funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
February 14, 2025 —
Health researchers at the University of Manitoba have been awarded more than $9.6 million in the latest round of project grant funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Farm News: University of Manitoba hires first agronomist in residence for special crops
February 14, 2025 —
University of Manitoba hires first agronomist in residence for special crops
February 14, 2025 —
University of Manitoba hires first agronomist in residence for special crops
Til Degrees Do Us Part
February 13, 2025 —
It all started with a chance meeting at UM: one couple's story of a love that lasted 60 years.
February 13, 2025 —
It all started with a chance meeting at UM: one couple's story of a love that lasted 60 years.