soil science News Archive

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
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.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
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

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Western Producer: Corn intercrops can work
January 16, 2025 —
Recent research, such as a trial that was conducted at Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives in 2020 near Brandon, has begun to look at how intercrops can enhance corn grazing.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Western Producer: Researchers measure emissions from the sky
January 7, 2025 —
Researchers measure emissions from the sky

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New academic staff revitalize Agricultural and Food Sciences
January 1, 2025 —
Seven new academic members joined the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences in 2024

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
FAFS researchers and teachers recognized in 2024
January 1, 2025 —
Members of our Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences community were recognized nationally and internationally in 2024.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Top Crop Manager: Managing subsurface water in era of climate change
December 19, 2024 —
Managing subsurface water in era of climate change

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Cattle Country: University of Manitoba researchers are exploring perennial cropping strategies to reduce GHG emissions on-farm from a multi-disciplinary perspective.
November 1, 2024 —
The new project is called LEAP (Leveraging Ecosystems to transform Agriculture on the Prairies) and Manitoba Beef Producers are among several industry partners supporting the initiative.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Top Crop Manager: Using cover crops to improve soil trafficability
October 29, 2024 —
Dr. Afua Mante is exploring the use of cover crops like fall rye to regulate soil moisture in Manitoba.

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New soil science prof to study hydrological processes in sustainable ag systems
October 2, 2024 —
Dr. Hailong He joined the Department of Soil Science as Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Water Management for Sustainable Agriculture on August 7, 2024.