Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
The Western Producer: Filtering seed guide information for organic farms
April 28, 2025 —
Variety traits prioritized in organic farming sometimes don’t mesh with what conventional producers need to know when choosing seed for the year
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The Western Producer: Organic farms also need to use soil testing
April 24, 2025 —
Organic farms also need to use soil testing
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The Western Producer: Beef farmers may be missing out on better forage genetics
April 23, 2025 —
New and improved alfalfa and grass varieties are out there, but not every livestock producer in Western Canada is fighting to grow them.
Research and International
UM researcher uncovers the health-boosting power of oat protein
April 22, 2025 —
While including oats a balanced diet has long been recognized by Health Canada as a healthy food choice, thanks to the fibre content, the benefits of oat protein have been understudied - until now. New research suggests there’s even more to this grain.
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CBC Manitoba: Canadian honey farmers fear sting of China’s canola tariffs
April 21, 2025 —
Tariffs could discourage planting of canola, a food source for bees
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The Western Producer: Pulse flour research looks bright
April 15, 2025 —
University of Manitoba researcher uses light source synchrotron to dissect best pulse flours for various food uses.
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Agribusiness student recognized for excellence on the football field
April 11, 2025 —
Fourth year Agribusiness student Jackson Tachinski was named the Male Athlete of the Year at the University of Manitoba Bisons Brown and Gold awards banquet recently.
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Tasters needed for pulse flour sensory research study
April 10, 2025 —
Volunteers sought for a sensory research study. Honorarium provided.
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CBC Manitoba: Tariffs on Canadian goods having a ‘devastating effect,’ U.S. farmers say
April 7, 2025 —
'We've become such enemies just because of this one man': South Dakota Farmers Union president
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Analytical chemist explores contaminant impacts on water and soil quality
April 1, 2025 —
Dr. Alistair Brown joined the Department of Soil Science as Manitoba Analytical Solutions (MASS) Lab Director and Assistant Professor.