Are Tariffs Driving Up Food Prices in Ontario?
U of G researcher Dr. Mike von Massow appears on TVO's The Agenda to discuss how tariffs are impacting grocery prices.
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Artificial Intelligence Aiding Operations, But Not Without Concerns
Dr. Rozita Dara, director of Artificial Intelligence for Food (AI4Food) at the University of Guelph, cautions that technology introduces new risks that must be carefully managed to optimize food production in Canadian greenhouses.
Read the story on Farms.com: Artificial Intelligence Aiding Operations, But Not Without Concerns
Dr. Istvan Rajcan Wields Business Savvy and Breeding Skills; Receives Public Sector Impact Award
The National Association for Plant Breeding (NAPB) has announced its awardees for outstanding accomplishments in five categories, and among them is University of Guelph professor and soybean breeder Dr. Istvan Rajcan, who received the Public Sector Impact Award.
Read the story in SeedWorld Canada: A Guelph Researcher was Just Named Among the NAPB's 2025 Plant Breeding Rockstars - Seed World
Industry Needs to Bridge Gap Between High Trust in Farmers and Limited Knowledge of Agriculture Practices, Says U of G Prof
Consumers already have high levels of trust in Canadian farmers and the food system overall, said Dr. Mike von Massow, professor in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Guelph, but most consumers have very little knowledge of food production, highlighting a need for building greater consumer engagement.
Ontario Asparagus Exports Going Strong; U of G's Millenium Variety Dominates
The Grower reports good support for the spring crop, noting that the Millenium asparagus variety, developed at the University of Guelph, dominates the market.
Read the story: Border troubles? Look beyond the headlines | The Grower
More Research Required to Improve Early Life Management of Dairy-Beef Calves, Says U of G Researcher
At the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar in Red Deer, Alta. earlier this spring, Dr. Michael Steele highlighted how little is known about the growth and developmental needs specific to dairy-beef animals.
Sticky Situation: U.S. Tariffs Could Make Maple Syrup a 'Prime Target' for Fraud, U of G Researcher Warns in CBC News Article
PhD student Maleeka Singh says historically, instances of food fraud have increased during harsh economic times and supply chain disruptions.
Singh spoke with CBC News about why fraudsters may attempt to adulterate Canada's "liquid gold" -- maple syrup.
Read the story: Sticky situation: U.S. tariffs could make maple syrup a 'prime target' for fraud, Guelph researcher warns | CBC News
Research Uncovers Innovative Approaches to Prevent Boar Taint
Dr. Jim Squires and his research team are developing precision approaches to predict and control boar taint, a significant issue in the swine industry. This Alliance-supported research is expected to offer Ontario producers new ways to prevent boar taint without castration, leading to double-digit gains in growth and feed conversion.
Read the story: Research uncovers innovative approaches to prevent boar taint | University of Guelph
Agricultural Leader Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
Kim Jo Bliss, a community leader and lead technician at the Ontario Crops Research Centre – Emo, has received a King Charles III Coronation Medal for her work driving agricultural innovation in Northern Ontario.
Read the story on U of G News: Agricultural Leader Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
U of G Invention Kills Food Pathogens in Seconds – Without Water or Pesticides
More than a decade of funding from the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance has helped to fuel the success of this revolutionary technology, developed by Dr. Keith Warriner in the University of Guelph's Department of Food Science.
The gas-phase hydroxyl radical technology is a sustainable solution that kills 99.99 per cent of food pathogens, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and norovirus, in less than 30 seconds.