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“... we can use RNAi technologies as a solution to improve global food security.” – Mark Belmonte, University of Manitoba.

Genetic attack cutting edge of sclerotinia fight

Hacking messenger RNA can prevent fungal disease from propagating

By Gord Leathers February 28, 2023

Most pesticides work by getting into a cell and disrupting its working parts or pathways. By applying the right chemistry at the right time you can shut down a pathogen’s engine and bring it to a stop. But despite all the available chemistry, sclerotinia always finds a way to keep driving around untouched. Mark Belmonte,

Dr. Digvir Jayas. (University of Manitoba photo)

Crops

Acclaimed Manitoba stored grain researcher now Alberta bound

Digvir Jayas named president at University of Lethbridge

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News February 2, 2023

A leading Canadian researcher and expert in safe storage of grain is headed westbound and up to the head office at another Prairie university. Dr. Digvir Jayas, currently on sabbatical as professor and vice-president (research and international) at the University of Manitoba, will become president and vice-chancellor at the University of Lethbridge effective July 1

File photo of potatoes in storage. (Kativ/E+/Getty Images)

Crops

Potato storage research to get boost

A federal-provincial investment goes to improve an existing storage facility at the University of Manitoba

By GFM Network News, Staff January 27, 2023

Manitoba’s potato research landscape is getting a funding injection to improve infrastructure. The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $98,970 through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to upgrade the University of Manitoba’s horticulture storage facility so it can conduct potato research. Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and provincial Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson made the announcement

Cows graze on perennial intermediate wheatgrass developed at the University of Manitoba.

Livestock, News

Livestock research gains higher profile in province

An easy-to-understand website is designed to give producers greater insight into research efforts

By Don Norman December 12, 2022

Manitoba farmers have a new window into livestock research conducted in the province. A recent update to the website for the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE) has a central goal of engaging producers more effectively. “A lot of the funding for this type of research does really come from producers,” says NCLE

Manitoba Agronomists Conference co-chair, Tammy Jones speaking at Manitoba Agriculture’s Crop Diagnostic School in 2019.

News

Agronomist conference aims to find the tools that work

Manitoba Agronomists Conference looks to demystify agricultural climate policy

By Don Norman December 9, 2022

After two years of meeting virtually, the Manitoba Agronomists Conference is back in person and ready to tackle climate change. “It’s very exciting for us to be able to have that ability to interact in person,” says conference co-chair Tammy Jones, an agronomist with Corteva Agriscience who is co-chairing with Marla Riekman, a soil specialist

A new research chair aims to give Manitoba farmers new and better tools to fight weeds in their fields.

News

New research chair aimed at weeds

Farmers’ dollars help kick start new research chair position at U of M

By Don Norman October 25, 2022

A new University of Manitoba research chair is taking the fight against weeds to the next level. The Manitoba Crop Protection Chair in Weed Management is dedicated to research that will support integrated weed management strategies. In late September, the university announced the appointment of Dilshan Benaragama to the new role. “This is a great

News, Other

Clayton new head of school of agriculture

Well-known agriculture education expert rejoins the university Oct. 17

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 19, 2022

Sue Clayton is taking the reins at the University of Manitoba’s School of Agriculture. She’ll be joining the organization as its new director Oct. 17 after seven years as the director of Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba (AITC-M). In a media release, the university noted that Clayton’s broad network within the agriculture industry, government, organizations and

Laying hens in the free-run aviary at University of Manitoba photo: Manitoba Egg Farmers

News, Poultry

Bringing egg farming into public view

State-of-the-art 4,500 laying-hen research centre slated for 2023 opening

By Don Norman July 19, 2022

A new, high-tech egg-laying research centre is on the horizon for the University of Manitoba’s Glenlea Research Station. The 4,500 laying-hen barn is expected to be a world-class facility outfitted with cutting-edge scientific testing equipment. The facility will replace the current one on the University of Manitoba (UM) Fort Garry campus that is out of

Filiz Koskel, recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award in the Applied Sciences.

Faces of ag, Farmit Manitoba

Playing with food never gets old

FACES OF AG | Filiz Koskel continues a family tradition of working in food and agriculture

By Don Norman July 11, 2022

A Manitoba researcher specializing in plant proteins has won an award for emerging researchers. Filiz Koskel was one recipient of the Terry G. Falconer Memorial Award from the Winnipeg Rh Institute, aimed at rewarding early-career researchers. She is a food science researcher at the Food and Human Nutritional Sciences Department at the University of Manitoba

Bruce Campbell speaks at the grand opening of the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre on September 16, 2011.

Farmit Manitoba, Other

Bruce D. Campbell leaves lasting agriculture legacy

Passages: Landmark Feeds owner turned efforts to philanthropic work after sale of business

By Don Norman June 24, 2022

Bruce D. Campbell was a successful agriculture entrepreneur. But following his death last month, he’s being just as widely remembered for his philanthropic work later in life. Campbell grew up on his family’s farm in Chater, Manitoba, just west of Brandon. He was born on June 25, 1936 to Duncan and Kathleen Campbell. After finishing

Daily Network News

New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade

Feed Grains Weekly: Cash prices for wheat, barley largely flat

The Canadian GMO mustard wars: Dijon vs canola

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