U of G Retains Second Spot in Top Canadian Research University Rankings
For the seventh year running, the University of Guelph ranks second among Canadian comprehensive universities in an annual national survey of top research institutions.
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U of G Launches Novel Online Farm Business Program
Believed to be the first of its kind in Canada, U of G’s new “Foundations in Agricultural Management” online certificate course will enable farmers, and especially younger producers, to brush up on their farm business management skills.
U of G Food Scientist Named Officer of Order of Canada
A long-time food scientist at the University of Guelph whose discoveries in everything from trans fats to chocolate have helped improve human health and agri-food sustainability has been awarded one of Canada’s highest honours.
Fergus resident researching pandemic’s impact on rural communities
Dr. Leith Deacon discusses his OMAFRA-funded research that involves a mass survey mailout to rural counties that focuses on investigating the pandemic’s impact on rural communities.
Long-term Ontario studies show value of cover crops
In this Farmtario article, Dr. Laura Van Eerd, a professor of sustainable soil management at the Ridgetown campus, discusses how her long-term studies are showing the value of cover crops and boosting soil organic matter.
Hexanal cuts post-harvest apple spoilage, say U of G researchers
Apple growers can stem costly post-harvest spoilage losses by up to 20 per cent by applying a natural compound in orchards, according to a new University of Guelph study.
Dr. Stephen LeBlanc named inaugural director of Dairy at Guelph
Dr. Stephen LeBlanc, a professor in the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), has been named the inaugural director of Dairy at Guelph.
‘Farmer mental health requires a different response': University of Guelph study shows poor mental health in farmers
Alliance-funded researcher Dr. Leith Deacon shares research on COVID-19 and mental health with the farming community.
Reduced fertilizer emissions possible through incentives
Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle, a professor in the University’s School of Environmental Sciences, discusses how 4R fertilizer management (right source, right time, right rate and right placement) can have positive environmental impacts.
U of G Researchers Are Committed to Reducing Global Methane Emissions
A University of Guelph-led, international project intends to reduce climate-warming methane emissions from dairy cattle – a key issue following adoption of a global methane-reduction pledge at this month’s United Nations climate change conference.