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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Each year, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) organizes an Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Assessment Competition. During this international event, participants compete to showcase their knowledge and practical skills in animal welfare.
Last semester’s competition hosted at the University of Wisconsin brought together over 200 practicing veterinarians as well as undergraduate, DVM and graduate students from varied disciplines, highlighting interdisciplinary learning and collaboration.
By understanding why grass does what it does, pasture managers gain an edge in producing high-quality forage, according to Ontario Farmer.
The publication outlines what Dr. Eric Lyons, director of U of G's Guelph Turfgrass Institute and Alliance-funded researcher, told audiences about the role of sunlight on a recent webinar presented by the Ontario Forage Council.