soil science News Archive
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Western Producer: Lab work – photo essay
August 19, 2024 —
The main hallways at the University of Manitoba are mostly empty and the campus quiet during the summer, but it’s as busy and buzzing as ever inside the soil science department’s laboratories.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Western Producer: When topsoil moves uphill
August 6, 2024 —
David Lobb, a U of M soil scientist, has conducted field trials on moving topsoil to the tops of knolls at multiple sites in the northern Plains. The results were dramatic.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Don Flaten inducted into Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame
July 17, 2024 —
The professor emeritus in the Department of Soil Science was honoured for his significant field research in soil fertility and crop nutrition, his extension with commodity groups, industry and government and his dedication to agricultural education.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Winnipeg Free Press: Filling farm fertilizer footprint
June 18, 2024 —
Filling farm fertilizer footprint
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
CBC News: Dr. Timi Ojo, Top 10 Future 40 under 40 Finalist
June 11, 2024 —
Dr. Timi Ojo was named one of CBC Manitoba's Top 10 Future 40 under 40 — a group of Manitobans giving back to make the province better for future generations.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Western Producer: Study shifts water nutrient load responsibility
May 24, 2024 —
Study shifts water nutrient load responsibility
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
CBC Manitoba: Massive northern Manitoba wildfire ‘a very dramatic, serious situation,’ premier says after touring area
May 15, 2024 —
Massive northern Manitoba wildfire 'a very dramatic, serious situation,' premier says after touring area
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Discover Weyburn: Detailed risk mapping could help Saskatchewan farmers
April 3, 2024 —
Discover Weyburn: Detailed risk mapping could help Saskatchewan farmers
Research and International
UM researchers receive more than $1 million in new project funding
March 13, 2024 —
On Wednesday March 13, the federal government announced the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) recipients of the John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) for fall 2022 and spring 2023.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New annual lecture explores soil health and sustainability
March 6, 2024 —
The University of Manitoba's Department of Soil Science and Manitoba Habitat Conservancy (MHC) are pleased to present the inaugural Ted Poyser Lecture in Soil Health, featuring Dr. Melissa Arcand from the University of Saskatchewan.