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Two Plant Ag Grad Students Win Awards at Weed Science Society of America Conference

At the 58th annual meeting of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) in Arlington, Virginia, two of our graduate students in the Department of Plant Agriculture won awards. This is an impressive...06 Feb 2018
Plants in dry, cracked soil.

Drs. Earl and Rajcan featured in Feb.Ontario Grain Farmer Magazine

Defining roots to defy drought SOYBEAN WATER STRESS RESEARCH February 2018 Amy Petherick  EVEN IN A wet year, if soybeans don’t get rain in a critical week, that water stress...02 Feb 2018
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Dr. C. Swanton and Dr. D. Hume Presented with Betty Clyde Award (2017 & 2018) at Aggies Good Time Banquet

Plant Ag not only grows outstanding plants but also cultivates outstanding staff and faculty! For two straight years in a row, a Plant Ag professor has won the Betty Clyde Award which is awarded...29 Jan 2018
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Congrats to NCWSS Award recipients – B. Metzger and B. Hedges

  This week, at the 72nd annual meeting of the North Central Weed Science Society (NCWSS) in St. Louis, MO, two graduate students in the weed management program at Ridgetown Campus,...08 Dec 2017
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Winners at the 71st Canadian Weed Science Society

At the 71th annual meeting of the Canadian Weed Science Society (CWSS) in Saskatoon, three graduate students in the weed management program at Ridgetown Campus, Brendan Metzger, Lauren Benoit and...28 Nov 2017
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Josh Nasielski Wins Prestigious International Award

Our own Josh Nasielski, PhD student, won a prestigious award from the International Plant Nutrition Institute. 37 graduate students representing 20 countries were chosen. Below is write-up on the...09 Nov 2017
Jen Wilker with her award

Jen Wilker Wins Prize for the Best Student Oral Presentation

Jennifer Wilker received the prize for the best student oral presentation at the 2017 Biennial Meeting of the Bean Improvement Co-operative (BIC) held at Michigan State University, in East...03 Nov 2017

Kim Jo Bliss, manager of the Emo Agricultural Research Station featured on Country Guide

Whether it’s through the longer days of spring and summer in northwestern Ontario or the darker nights that mark the passage of winter, Kim Jo Bliss puts a lot into every hour of every day...30 Oct 2017
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OMAFRA Deputy Minister, Greg Meredith Visits BDDC

On September 21, OMAFRA Deputy Minister, Greg Meredith visited the Bioproducts Discovery & Development Centre. Mellissa McDonald, Director, Government Relations and Professor ...28 Sep 2017
Stephen Bowley, Dean Van Acker and Rocio Morales Rayas, OAC Alumni Association

Stephen Bowley Wins OAC Alumni Distinguished Teaching Award

Prof. Stephen Bowley, Department of Plant Agriculture, received the Distinguished Teaching Award, which recognizes the importance of effective teaching by faculty who play a significant role in the...21 Sep 2017

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