December 5

Entomology Seminar: Chemical communication and defense of Phyllotreta flea beetle pests of Brassica crops

10:00 am to 11:00 am on Zoom - https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/63849764502?pwd=cHhIMml4bFFpcmZvVnNtaUxwUWFCUT09 but can be viewed in Room 220 Animal Science / Entomology Building

Franziska Beran, Friedrich Schiller-Universität, Jena, Germany will present.

December 6

Soil Science Seminar: Measurement and Modeling of Ammonia Air-Surface Exchange in Fertilized Cropping Systems

12:30 pm to 1:30 pm on Zoom - https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/61254897550?pwd=SjQ3SEpJNmd0NmtvOFlsSFdwd25NQT09

Dr. John T. Walker (Office of Research and Development, Environmental Protection Agency, USA) will present.

December 7

Plant Science Seminar: The contribution of the wheat leaf rust resistance gene Lr34 to multi-pest resistance

3:30 pm to 4:30 pm in Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, Room 218 Agriculture Building

Dr. Brent McCallum, Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Morden Research and Development Centre, will present. Coffee served at 3 pm.

December 9

Santa on the Farm

10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Bruce D. Campbell Farm & Food Discovery Centre

Join the Family Resource Coordinator and the staff at Bruce D. Campbell Farm & Food Discovery Centre for a magical day with Santa Claus! Bring your loved ones to visit Santa’s workshop, take photos with Santa, sip on hot chocolate, and enjoy some fun holiday activities. Registration for this event is required. 

December 13-14

Manitoba Agronomists Conference

8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily in-person

Registration is now open for this annual forum to discuss the latest developments and trends in crop production, crop protection and soil management in Manitoba.  Additional details and registration here.

December 14, 2024

28th Annual Fields on Wheels Webinar

9:00 am to 3:30 pm online

This popular event is once again being held as a free webinar themed "Post-pandemic Supply Chain Adjustments". See agenda and registration details here.

(Mark the Calendar is a listing of events that may be of interest to the FAFS community. If you have an upcoming event, please let us know by reply email.)