Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive

July 17, 2025 — 
Farms spotlight sustainability in Lake Winnipeg Basin tour

July 17, 2025 — 
Dr. Don Flaten, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Soil Science at the University of Manitoba, has been announced as the 2025 recipient of the Les Henry Award.

July 16, 2025 — 
In memory of a respected farmer and classmate, UM alumni support future ag leaders 

July 14, 2025 — 
Lower areas in your field tend to emit more greenhouse gas, research shows that precision 4R nutrient stewardship practices can help mute the trend

July 11, 2025 — 
Lyme disease risks

July 11, 2025 — 
Each year the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences calls for nominations of a support staff member or team who have made outstanding contributions in support of the teaching, research, service and outreach goals of the Faculty.

July 10, 2025 — 
U of M research finds wildfire ash contributing to phosphate levels in Lake Winnipeg

July 9, 2025 — 
A new study from UM researcher Dr. Natalie Riediger is exploring cultural meaning behind alcohol use.

July 4, 2025 — 
A new research project is set to provide solutions to improve Lake Winnipeg’s water quality. Led by UM’s Dr. David Lobb, Professor in the Department of Soil Science, this project will investigate a critical missing piece in the decades-long effort to reduce harmful nutrient pollution by fingerprinting the sources of airborne phosphorus that affect water quality of the lake.

July 3, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba is pleased to welcome Dr. Filiz Koksel as the new Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein, a role that continues to advance sustainable agri-food innovation and leadership in plant and animal protein research and innovation.