Genomics Archives - Manitoba Co-operator

Oats have a solid reputation as a super food for cholesterol reduction and heart-health benefits.

Sequence of oat genome a major step forward

The result is a roadmap that will help tame the crop’s genetic complexity

By Ralph Pearce December 20, 2023

Glacier FarmMedia – In a region dominated by canola and wheat, oat production can be undervalued. But those who grow it for food markets, work in the seed trade or feed it to livestock defend the crop’s production and value. That is why the recent sequencing of the oat genome is viewed with anticipation. Creation

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Crops, Pulses

Researchers call for more pea acres

By Jeff Melchior September 27, 2023

Peas are a powerhouse. Not only do they sport a low carbon footprint and contain a high amount of protein, but they come with their own nitrogen. So why aren’t more acres planted? Why it matters: Peas have seen a resurgence in Manitoba with the entry of new processors in recent years. The biggest reason is risk of root

Future Meat Technologies is already producing test products, including this cultured chicken breast.

News, Other

Cellular agriculture makes waves in protein production

Government investment, cellular food policy strategy and regulation are missing so far

By Diana Martin July 30, 2021

Scalable cell-based meat production is a reality now that the world’s first industrial cultured meat facility has been launched. Israel-based Future Meat Technologies (FMT) opened its plant last month and aims to have products on the market by 2022. The facility marks new market potential to compete against traditional agriculture and aquaculture sectors. Why it

Crop scientists Kirstin Bett and Bert Vandenberg examine lentil plants. Photo: Derek Wright for the University of Saskatchewan

Crops, Pulses

Crop research partnership maps two lentil genomes

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 9, 2017

A partnership between University of Saskatchewan (U of S) crop scientists and genomic big data company NRGene of Israel has successfully sequenced two wild lentil genomes—the largest legume genomes ever assembled. In a Nov. 8 news release, the U of S said the research was part of the $7.9-million Genome Canada-funded “Application of Genomics to

A new and more complete barley genome may set the stage for new and better varieties.

Cereals, Did you know?, News

Barley genome fully mapped

German researchers, leading an international consortium,  say they’ve given us the best picture yet of the barley genome

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff May 8, 2017

Scientists at Helmholtz Zentrum München, a German research centre, have published the closest look yet at the barley genome. They recently published their findings in the journal Nature and lead author Heidrum Gundlach says they hope the new and more detailed barley genome will help develop varieties resistant to pathogens and tolerant of climate fluctuations.

Dairy cattle, Livestock

Technology, co-operation to result in long-desired dairy genetic indices

Low heritability traits have been hard to measure but genomics are increasing the availability of data

By John Greig March 29, 2017

The Canadian Dairy Network (CDN) is taking aim at some of the most important, but toughest-to-measure genetic traits for dairy cows. The organization that aggregates vast amounts of information on dairy cattle and creates genetic indices that farmers use to make breeding decisions, is using genomics and global co-operation to create the new indices. “Genomics

Researchers in China say cattle with TB resistance are now a reality.

Did you know?, Livestock

TB-resistant cattle are a reality

A new technique has produced live animals with  increased resistance to this dangerous disease

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 13, 2017

Researchers say they’ve found a high-tech way to produce cattle with genetic resistance to bovine tuberculosis. Writing in the open-access journal Genome Biology, Chinese researchers from the Northwest A&F University in Shaanxi, China say CRISPR gene-editing technology allowed the breakthrough. Read more: TB in the spotlight again with Alberta outbreak Dr. Yong Zhang, lead author

Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: The nothing strategy

By Laura Rance-Unger July 21, 2016

This week, President Obama is expected to sign legislation that will require labels on foods produced using ingredients from genetically modified crops — a notion many in food and farming circles once considered unthinkable. That is, until they were confronted with the potential for something much worse — multiple labelling laws. In the absence of

Hands experimenting with wheat in a laboratory

Cereals, News

Farm groups announce funds for wheat genomics research

The project will foster development of improved cultivars that are resistant to disease, pests, heat and drought

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 24, 2015

The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat), and the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) are committing a combined total investment of $3,582,992 over four years for a world-leading research project on wheat genomics. The Saskatchewan-based research project is designed to improve productivity and profitability for wheat farmers. The $8.8-million project,

Hogs, Livestock

Genetics tool sought for hogs

Breeding pigs to have better immune responses means using fewer antibiotics and other medications

By Shannon VanRaes October 2, 2015

New research being led by the University of Guelph could help reduce the amount of medical intervention required in swine production. As part of a $9.8-million national research project aimed at enhancing Canada’s pork industry, a team of researchers will work to develop genomics tools that select pigs able to resist multiple diseases, improve animal

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle slip back, hogs gain

U.S. grains: Soy futures post biggest monthly gain in nearly five years on China trade optimism

Farm gate milk price to rise in 2026

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