Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
Groundbreaking initiative sets Manitoba on path to become global potato industry leader
July 20, 2023 —
UM will soon be home to a Research Chair in Potato Sustainability thanks to generous donations totaling more than $1.3 million from 19 partners in the potato industry.
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Michael Eskin inducted into Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame
July 20, 2023 —
Dr. Michael Eskin, professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, was inducted this week into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame in honour of his world-recognized expertise in canola oil research and his many contributions to Manitoba’s agri-food community.
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Manitoba Co-operator: Creating a canola-based plastic alternative
July 19, 2023 —
New research turns canola protein into strong, flexible films meant for food packaging
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
Research and International
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.
Alumni
Celebrating a milestone
June 23, 2023 —
Two UM alumni reflect on their time at UM and why they are each planning a 60th reunion