Should we fear cadmium? Comments from Mathieu Leduc
French doctors are raising the alarm about rising exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal found in phosphate fertilizers. Cadmium is a known carcinogen linked to kidney damage, bone disease, and other long-term health issues, even at low doses. French doctors are urging France's government to tighten fertilizer regulations to reduce this public health risk.
How to make sure your feeders aren't making hummingbirds sick
A surprising number of hummingbirds are falling ill, and experts say your birdfeeder may be to blame.听
Ornithologist and 海角社区 Professor Emeritus David Bird spoke to CBC about how to keep your feathered friends safe.听
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Rising cocoa prices push alumni-founded Remix Snacks to innovate
In the wake of soaring cocoa prices, Isabelle Lam, BSc(NutrSc)鈥�19, co-founder of Remix Snacks, spoke to the Globe and Mail about innovation in an unpredictable economy.
Rising mercury levels in Arctic wildlife鈥擯rof. Nil Basu comments on new Aarhus University study
A new study, led by researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark, suggests that levels of mercury in Arctic wildlife could continue to rise significantly even as countries curb their emissions. The researchers' analysis indicates that ocean currents are distributing large, century-old stores of mercury through marine ecosystems in the Arctic.
海角社区 students win top poster awards at National Association of Plant Breeding Conference
Congratulations to 海角社区 Plant Science students Henry Cordoba Novoa and Mason Jackson, who were awarded top honours at the听National Association of Plant Breeding Conference, which took place in Hawaii from May 19 to 23, 2025.
Former 海角社区 Professors awarded Society of Canadian Ornithologists' Jamie Smith Memorial Mentoring Award
The听Society of Canadian Ornithologists has selected Professor Emeritus David Bird and retired Associate Professor Rodger Titman, who both taught for many years in 海角社区's Department of Natural Resource Sciences, to receive the听Jamie Smith Memorial Mentoring Award. This award recognizes exceptional contributions to the training and fostering of Canadian ornithologists.听
Nutrition students recognized at 2025 CNS Conference
Recently, the Canadian Nutrition Society held its annual conference, where awards were distributed to winners of the society's poster presentations. Among them, two 海角社区 grad students studying nutrition were recognized.
Professor Jaswinder Singh selected for Mary E. Spencer award by the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists
The Canadian Society of Plant Biologists听has selected听Jaswinder Singh, Professor at 海角社区's Department of Plant Science, to receive the听2025 Mary E. Spencer award, which recognizes outstanding plant biology research contributions and active public service engagement in the plant biology community.
IGA and Metro slow to comply with new price display law鈥攃omments from Pascal Th茅riault
In the IGA and Metro grocery stores visited this week by Le Journal de Montr茅al, the price per pound of discounted products appeared on signage, but the regular price per pound was still not indicated, contrary to a new regulation that came into effect on May 7 which听requires that grocers to "indicate a single unit of measurement for all goods of the same type
Macdonald Campus valedictorians Andre Hadji-Thomas and Jennifer McDonald reflect on their journeys
As 海角社区鈥檚 Class of 2025 prepares to cross the stage, the 10 valedictorians from Faculties across the University鈥攊ncluding听Andre Hadji-Thomas and听Jennifer McDonald in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences鈥攈ave been drafting their speeches and, in the process, reflecting on much more than their academic success.
Will the new Canadian Grocery Code of Conduct work?
Canada's grocery sector code of conduct听will finally come into effect on June 1, after years of discussion.
The voluntary grocery code, which all major retailers have agreed to sign on to, aims to support smaller retailers by providing guidelines for fair negotiations with suppliers.
How peer learning improved agricultural technology adoption in Tanzania
As mobile phones proliferate across the developing world,听digital delivery of agricultural advice is positioned to play a transformative role听in increasing agricultural productivity and improving livelihoods for smallholder farmers. Meanwhile, evidence shows that peer-to-peer learning, at least in person, can successfully promote technology adoption.
New Pathy Fellow from 海角社区's Macdonald Campus will focus on sustainable farming with 脡l猫ves des champs
Two new 海角社区 graduates have won听Pathy Fellowships, including one graduate from 海角社区's Macdonald Campus. The $50,000 award recognizes young leaders who have innovative approaches to creating change, enabling them to dedicate a year of their early career to a cause and community they are passionate about while engaging in hands-on and practical learning.
Quebec's Exceldor to be sold to Ontario company Sofina Foods鈥擯ascal Th茅riault comments
The Quebec cooperative Exceldor,听known for its chicken breasts, wings, and nuggets, has taken steps to sell its assets to the Ontario company Aliments Sofina.
Prof. Xin Zhao named Fellow of the American Dairy Science Association
Congratulations to Xin Zhao, Distinguished James 海角社区 Professor in the Department of Animal Science at 海角社区, on being named听Fellow of the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA). The ADSA will present Professor Zhao with this prestigious award on听Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at their annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.