Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive
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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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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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Introducing the Canadian Agri-Food Asset Map
June 21, 2023 —
Canadian researchers involved in sustainable protein development now have a powerful new platform to showcase their expertise and infrastructure.
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UM nutritional scientist appointed Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein
June 20, 2023 —
Dr. Jim House from the University of Manitoba has been named the new Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein.
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From plastic to protein-based packaging
June 19, 2023 —
While grocery stores may have in recent years reduced the use of plastic bags, shoppers still often come home with multiple items encased in plastic packaging. It has become such a part of our daily lives that is may seem difficult to imagine how we can escape it.
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Manitoba Co-operator: Survey to flesh out Canadian canola storage
June 16, 2023 —
Researchers from the University of Manitoba want to hear all about canola storage on your farm.
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Pre-harvest sprouting research at UM enhanced with equipment support
June 13, 2023 —
Dr. Belay Ayele’s UM research program has been supported by Manitoba Crop Alliance, most recently with the purchase of a Falling Number machine.
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Celebrating Agricultural and Food Sciences grads at Spring Convocation 2023
June 8, 2023 —
Degree program medals are presented to students with the highest standing in their program.
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Dr. Michael Eskin wins top oil chemists’ service award
June 7, 2023 —
Dr. Michael Eskin, Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, recently received the A.R. Baldwin Distinguished Service Award from AOCS (American Oil Chemists Society)
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Business entrepreneur and UM alum receives honorary degree
June 6, 2023 —
Earlier this month in Niagara on the Lake, the UM conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree upon Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences alumni Donald Triggs, who graduated in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honours).