Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
Volunteers needed for nutrition study
March 18, 2025 —
Volunteers needed for a short nutrition study investigating the effects of haskap berry powder on blood pressure.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
$1.18 Million grant supports study on flaxseed and antihypertensive drugs
March 14, 2025 —
Dr. Michel Aliani’s research aims to uncover how flaxseed, a common dietary supplement, could interact with antihypertensive drugs to help manage blood pressure more effectively.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News
The Manitoban: Wheat breeding revolutionized by drone technology
March 13, 2025 —
U of M researcher uses drone technology to enhance crop genetics and yield

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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

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.

Share, celebrate, understand, participate: Black History Month 2025
February 21, 2025 —
UM community members share their reflections