In the seed corn industry there is considerable variation in inbred vigor in terms of seed yield and quality (seed size, cob size, number of kernels per cob etc.) and also plant morphology such as plant height and leaf area. But little is known about N requirement or N content among inbreds with different vigour.  Thus, this project will look at industry extremes, so called ‘strong and weak’ inbreds, to determine if they require different rates of nitrogen fertilizer.

Graduate Research in Using Beneficial Microorganisms from Aquaponic sludge for Plant Pathogen Suppression in Greenhouse Production :Aquaponics has been becoming increasingly popular in fish and plant production. Sludge from aquaponics systems is a rich source of plant nutrients, disease suppression and other beneficial microbial communities. We have funding to support a motivated domestic (i.e. Canadian citizen or permanent resident) M.Sc. or Ph.D.

 We are seeking candidates for a post‐doctoral fellowship with research focus on improving nitrogen management tools for reduced environmental losses from corn production. Research activities will involve validation and testing of a process‐based model using an extensive data set on nitrous oxide emissions and nitrate leaching from corn. The validated models will be used to assess greenhouse gas emission intensity of Ontario’s corn sector and to evaluate the provincewide impact of 4R mitigation practices on environmental N losses.

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The Student FoodBank is participating in the Guelph Community Food Drive which will be wrapping up this Sunday, June 14th. There is a donation bin set up in the UC Courtyard for those interested in supporting us. There are also bins around the city at some of the public libraries - see www.gwpoverty.ca for more info about the food drive and drop off locations in Guelph. 

Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario (IFAO) Soil Health Day, Aug 12, 2015 Featuring Dr. Christine Jones Innisfil, ON

University of Guelph scientists conducting cutting-edge research in climate change and subatomic physics received more than $3.2 million in federal support today.

Exciting upcoming opportunity for student leaders on our campus i.e. the annual Student Leaders Interacting and Collaborating Conference (SLIC).

“SLIC is a great chance for students to network with peer leaders at Guelph, and attend concurrent sessions on topics like self-care and wellness, conflict management etc. You will also have specific times to participate in team building activities and goal setting for the year ahead. And you can experience all this while having a great time at camp- that's right, we go to camp!

The Department of Geology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire invites applications for a one-year instructor position at the Lecturer or Visiting Assistant rank in Hydrogeology.

http://www.uwec.edu/Employment/geologyvistingasstprofhydrogeologya-1217.htm