soil science News Archive
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Soil scientist seeks to address agroecosystem challenges through lens of sustainability
April 4, 2022 —
Dr. Afua Mante joined the Department of Soil Science as Assistant Professor in Soil Physical Processes on January 16, 2022.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New profs broaden Faculty expertise in soils, animal health, food and human nutritional sciences
March 2, 2022 —
Dr. Cristina Rosell and Dr. Dylan MacKay joined Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, Dr. Hooman Derakhshani joined Animal Science and Dr. Afua Mante joined Soil Science.uary 16.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Four named professors emeriti in recognition of service to UM
September 30, 2021 —
Brian Amiro, Stefan Cenkowski, Don Flaten and Bogdan Slominski honoured for their teaching, research and scholarship.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Digital agronomy professor to explore new technologies
August 23, 2021 —
Dr. Nasem Badreldin joined the Department of Soil Science as Assistant Professor in Digital Agronomy on July 1.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
A lifetime of outreach and community engagement
October 23, 2020 —
Dr. Don Flaten has been named recipient of the Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Campbell Outreach Award
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New soil science prof to focus on sustainable nutrient management
September 16, 2020 —
Dr. Xiaopeng Gao joined the Department of Soil Science as Assistant Professor in Soil Fertility and Agronomy on September 1.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
New research chair will reduce greenhouse gas emissions through better fertilizer management
September 14, 2020 —
Mario Tenuta has been named the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Industrial Research Chair (IRC) in 4R Nutrient Stewardship
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Agriculture and the environment come together for new prof in Soil Science
September 2, 2020 —
Dr. Inoka Amarakoon joined the Department of Soil Science as Assistant Professor in Environmental Soil Chemistry on July 1.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Faculty adds expertise in soil and food sciences
September 1, 2020 —
Dr. Inoka Amarakoon and Dr. Xiaopeng Gao joined the Department of Soil Science and Dr. Maneka Malalgoda joined the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Manure Manager: Clearing the air, one cow at a time
May 16, 2020 —
Study explores how management strategies influence whole farm greenhouse gas emissions in cattle production systems