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The Research Innovation Office helps turn University of Guelph discoveries into innovative solutions that improve life & address complex challenges.
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Wrapping up #ONTAgWeek with one more #UofG student infographic!

Jessica Collier, BSc student in Integrative Biology, shares some tips for preventing algal blooms fed by runoff from farm fields 🌱 🐟

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The dos and don'ts for reducing nutrient runoff from fertilizer on farms. Harmful algal blooms occur in high nutrient areas. Harmful algal blooms can produce toxins and create low oxygen zones where they decompose that kills aquatic life. Fertilizer runoff is a major contributor of nutrients in aquatic systems. Don't apply fertilizer on frozen soil so it is not lost as runoff when frozen fields melt. Don't clear cut shoreline. Avoid removing all plants on shorelines to decrease nutrient runoff. Don't overapply fertilizer. Test your soil before applying fertilizer to prevent unneeded application. Do conservation tillage. Leave crop residues on your fields after harvest. Do reduce irrigation. Choose drip irrigation and try irrigating only when necessary. Do keep a natural shoreline. Keep a planted shoreline to help absorb nutrients in runoff.
October 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Groundwater, food & policy intersect at the Science-Policy Interface Workshop Nov 12–14 @uofguelph.bsky.social

🎤 Global experts
🔬 Hands-on demonstrations
💬 Interactive discussions
📄 Real-world case studies

Register now to secure your spot! uoguel.ph/4d8d1
Event Promotion for Groundwater Science-Policy Workshop. Nov 12-14, 2025 in Guelph Ontario. As a critical resource for ecosystems, agriculture, and drinking water, groundwater is central to global sustainability. Be part of the conversation as we share insights and spark meaningful collaboration. Register: uoguel.ph/4d8d1
October 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Another day of #ONTAgWeek! We're celebrating by sharing infographics developed by #UofG students to share agri-food and biodiversity research 🔬

Megan St Martin (MSc in Animal BioSciences) shares info about rotational grazing 🐄 🌱
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How does rotational grazing benefit the environment? Rotational grazing is a management practice that requires cattle to be moved frequently between different paddocks. This helps to prevent overgrazing by allowing plants and the land to rest and recover. Plant health: rest periods allow for vegetation regrowth and more developed root systems, increases plant nutrient uptake, and increases forage availability for cattle. Soil health: improves soil structure and organic matter, reduces soil erosion, and increases carbon sequestration which reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Water quality and wildlife: improves water quality by reducing runoff, manure contamination, and sediment in water, helps maintain riparian areas and provide habitat for wildlife, and reduces bank erosion around rivers, streams, and bodies of water.
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Another day of #ONTAgWeek! We're celebrating by sharing infographics developed by #UofG students to share agri-food and biodiversity research 🔬

Samantha Reynolds, PhD student in Environmental Sciences, wants everyone to give a shout-out to flower flies 🐝 🌻

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Our unsung agricultural heroes. Flower flies, also known as hover flies, are amazing bee and wasp mimics - and the best part? They can't sting! Flower flies provide multiple important ecosystem services including pollination as adults and pest control or nutrient cycling in their larval form. Fun fact! Some species of flower flies even migrate up to 3000 km, transporting billions of grains of pollen, nutrients, and energy across continents!
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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It's #ONTAgWeek! We're celebrating by sharing infographics developed by #UofG students to share agri-food and biodiversity research 🔬

Josee Kelly, Environmental Sciences PhD student, is raising awareness about European Corn Borers 🌽 🐛

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European Corn Borer (ECB) was a major pest throughout the 20th century before new varieties of modified corn were able to highly suppress it for the past two decades. ECB has started developing resistance. Greater than 80% of Canadian corn is now vulnerable to ECB. Scouting for ECB is critical for pest monitoring and control. Learn to recognize ECB and limit its spread. Signs of infestation include broken tassel, reddening of upper leaves, shot-gun feeding on leaves, window-pane feeding on leaves, feeding or tunnelling in mid-rib, egg mass on underside of leaf, bore holes with frass (white to brown colour) at entrance, and look for overwintering larvae in the cut corn stalks. What's the harm? Yield loss, mold, and quality loss. Use pheromone traps to monitor for ECB throughout the season. Two traps per field, E-strain or Z-strain pheromone lures. Replace pheromone lure every 2 weeks. Place on top of weeds adjacent to corn field. Upload your trap counts and see what others are catching.
October 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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It's #ONTAgWeek! We're celebrating by sharing infographics developed by #UofG students to share agri-food and biodiversity research 🔬

Check out this infographic about pig health by pathobiology MSc student Elieah Robertson 🐖
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Treatment and prevention. S. suis is a bacteria mainly found in pigs and has the ability to cause severe health problems. Infection of S. suis not only poses animal welfare concerns but also reduces productivity and increases mortality in affected herds. How does it spread? Pig to pig direct and indirect contact, and pig to human via consumption of raw pork products and direct contact through open wounds. Symptoms in pigs include fever, joint pain and lameness, loss of appetite, death, and neurological disorders. Risk factors include poor environmental conditions that increase the risk of disease transmission, stress and other infections that can weaken the immune system, and piglets not receiving enough antibodies from their mother's milk. Treatment with antimicrobials increase the risk of antimicrobial resistance. Alternative treatments include probiotics that optimize suitable gut microbiome to fight infection and bacteriophages that are highly specific to targeting to S. suis. Preventative measures include controlling co-infections, biosecurity measures, and proper environmental conditions.
October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Attention U of G grad students - the Infographics in Practice Program is back! Check out last year's final infographics and this year's application instructions at uoguel.ph/InfographicsInPractice. Apply by September 26th 📅

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We are looking for graduate students to create infographics about: climate smart agriculture; biodiversity & ecosystem management; pathogens & pandemic preparedness; resilient supply chains; agricultural technologies. Select a topic and complete the application survey by Sept 26th. Develop your infographic with support from the organizing team. Submit your first draft by Oct 17th and final draft by Oct 31st. Receive a $150 honorarium and compete for an additional $100 bonus award.
September 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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🚨 Applications now open for the 2026 Grain Farmers of Ontario Grains Innovation Fund!

Up to $75K available for market-ready innovations using Ontario-grown barley, corn, oats, soybeans, or wheat.

Deadline: Oct 31, 2025
Details: gfo.ca/grains-innov...

#GrainInnovation #AgTech #OntarioAgriculture
Grain Farmers of Ontario 2026 Grains Innovation Fund is open for applications.
July 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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💚 We're hiring! Join our office as a Project SOY Plus Student Coordinator. Lead a sustainability competition empowering student innovation 🌱
🗓️ Starts July 2025
📌 Apply by June 19 on Experience Guelph
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#UofG #StudentJobs #Sustainability
A group of students gathered around a sustainability-themed display at an indoor event. Promotes a hiring opportunity for the Project SOY Plus Student Coordinator position, running from Summer 2025 to Spring 2026. Bold text states “We Are Hiring!” with logos for the University of Guelph, the Research Innovation Office, and Project SOY Plus at the bottom.
June 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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🏆 Innovation of the Year nominations are open! uoguelph.ca/research/inn...

This award celebrates #UofG innovations that have meaningful value for Canada, with a focus on demonstrated impact beyond academia through the change it has enabled, informed, or inspired
June 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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The next University of Guelph Policy Fellowship cohort is themed #Biodiversity and #Ecosystem Management. Will you join the over 100 past program participants in bridging the gap between science and policy? Apply by May 30th at uogue.ph/policyfellowship
The Policy Fellowship Program brings together professionals in government, industry, and other sectors for a series of meetings to engage in deep conversations with research experts and bridge the gap between science and policy. This is the only program of its kind in North America. Customized experience. Your Fellowship schedule is tailored to your priorities, key challenges, and interest areas, ensuring relevant and productive conversations with top experts. Access to research. Learn about the latest research and innovations in agriculture, food, and biodiversity to support evidence-informed decisions and policies. Strategic insight. Gain fresh perspectives and practical knowledge that can shape your programs, policies, and long-term planning.
May 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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🏆 The Innovation of the Year award celebrates University of Guelph innovations that have created, or have the potential to create, meaningful value for Canada, with a focus on demonstrated impact beyond academia.

For more information, visit www.uoguelph.ca/research/inn...
Innovation of the Year. Nominations open until July 18th at noon. Gold glittery background.
May 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM