Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences News Archive

October 21, 2025 — 
Manitoba researchers are looking into the effects of tick and fly disease in cattle

October 20, 2025 — 
Dr. Francis Zvomuya, a professor of soil science at the University of Manitoba, said the contaminants found on the site are common in such places, but he worries about the future of the site in the event remediation work isn’t done properly.

October 10, 2025 — 
For decades, canola has been the economic engine of the Prairies.

October 8, 2025 — 
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Food and Human Nutritional Science Dr. Rick Holley speaks with host Marjorie Dowhos about what’s behind the recent pistachio recalls and how people can stay safe.

September 26, 2025 — 
The streets of Portage la Prairie got a lively surprise on the afternoon of September 26 as the University of Manitoba’s Aggie Bedpush rolled through town around 3 p.m., turning heads along Saskatchewan Avenue.

September 17, 2025 — 
Volunteers needed for a short nutrition study investigating the effects of haskap berry powder on blood pressure.

September 16, 2025 — 
We are recruiting volunteers to participate in a Sensory Research Study in Food and Human Nutritional Sciences in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.

September 16, 2025 — 
The annual Aggie Bedpush is back this fall, continuing a beloved tradition of fundraising and community spirit led by students from the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.

September 15, 2025 — 
The Endowment Fund Committee of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is once again seeking proposals from students, alumni, academics and support staff of the Faculty for special projects requiring funding.

September 15, 2025 — 
University of Manitoba researchers look into effects of tick and fly diseases in cattle, seek ranchers to participate