soil science News Archive
Frozen soils overlooked as greenhouse gas emitter and reduction opportunity
March 10, 2017 —
New Canadian study shows we need to recalculate global greenhouse gas emissions
Wisconsin State Farmer: Refining nutrient management for cold climates
December 20, 2016 —
“Models don’t always work," soil scientist tells packed room.
Duo among Canada’s most powerful women
November 23, 2016 —
U of M researchers named to Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards
CBC: Health Canada on Winnipeg using years-old malathion
July 22, 2016 —
University of Manitoba Soil Science professor Annemieke Farenhorst says expiry dates on chemicals make sense.
Western Producer: You grew canola, now what?
July 8, 2016 —
Mario Tenuta, soil ecologist at U of M, shares some new insights on soil chemistry with farmers
Rethinking stink about antibiotics in manure
June 15, 2016 —
Antibiotics and manure. You probably don’t think of them at the same time. But across North America, manure and antibiotics often share the same pile.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Soil scientist honoured for contributions
May 26, 2016 —
Dr. David Lobb receives the Fellow Award from the Canadian Society of Soil Science.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
The Joy of Composting
October 6, 2015 —
Free workshop aimed at mid-sized garden operators
Studying soil from space
July 28, 2015 —
U of M chosen by space agency to participate in the scientific validation of NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) mission
Studying soil from space, funding annoucement
July 27, 2015 —
Supporting soil science research by the Canadian Space Agency and the University of Manitoba