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Dr. Henrique Da Ros Carvalho

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

New soil science prof seeks to design efficient, climate-friendly cropping systems

July 19, 2023 — 
Dr. Henrique Da Ros Carvalho joined the Department of Soil Science as Assistant Professor in Agricultural Meteorology on July 1, 2023.

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illustration of robot and human holding hands

Strange new tech world? We have courses for that.

July 17, 2023 — 
Five courses teaching students how to think about and apply technology in new ways so that we can make sure the cows are happy and the machines don’t toy with our emotions.

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L to R: Tammy Abel, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Dr. Martin Scanlon, University of Manitoba, and Eric Liu, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Canola team recognized for innovative food process

July 11, 2023 — 
UM food scientist Dr. Martin Scanlon along with other members of the "Green" Processing Research of Canola Science Cluster Team were recent recipients of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) 2023 Gold Harvest Award.

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Globe and Mail: The key to fighting ticks? Getting to know them better

July 7, 2023 — 
According to Kateryn Rochon, an associate professor of entomology at the University of Manitoba, there are about 40 species of ticks in Canada, and most of them have a preferred host. Rabbit ticks, for example, are usually found on rabbits, and groundhog ticks on groundhogs.

Dr. Martin Scanlon and Dr. Robert Hoppa

Leadership announcement July 2023

July 4, 2023 — 
The University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Martin Scanlon, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, and the appointment of Dr. Robert Hoppa, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts.

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Research and International News

Former UM Vice-President honoured with Lieutenant Governor’s Award

June 30, 2023 — 
Digvir Jayas is the 2023 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration in Manitoba.

Research and International News

Six-part Canada Research Chair Symposium concludes, showcasing groundbreaking researchers

June 26, 2023 — 
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.

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Streamers at the top with a collage of four reunion photos below.

Alumni News

Celebrating a milestone

June 23, 2023 — 
Two UM alumni reflect on their time at UM and why they are each planning a 60th reunion

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mud, grey and deeply cracked from drought

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

Manitoba Co-operator: Rainfall 101: a refresher on how it makes or breaks your crop

June 23, 2023 — 
Revisiting the basics of how plants use that moisture top-up

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soybean field plots

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News

UM Agronomist-in-Residence to continue critical research on pulse and soybeans

June 22, 2023 — 
Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers is pleased to announce the renewal of their partnership with the University of Manitoba to continue the applied research position.

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