terrydaynard.bsky.social
Ontario Grain Farmer; former Exec VP, Ontario Corn Producers' Assoc; former professor of crop science and later associate dean, University of Guelph; former CEO, Ontario BioAuto Council
👤 Joined on 11 October 2023
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@terrydaynard.bsky.socialI met Dr. Norman Borlaug @nobelprize.org Peace Prize winner in Kenya-2005. We had a great conversation about his career - and he provided guidance to me - an early-career scientist & research leader. Being here at @cimmyt.bsky.social -where Dr. Borlaug initiated the Green Revolution is a shrine!
Show PostLe 1er essai clinique visant à tester un vaccin expérimental contre l'espèce Bundibugyo du virus Ebola a été lancé en juillet 2026, deux mois à peine après que l'épidémie en République démocratique du Congo et en Ouganda ait été déclarée urgence de santé publique de portée internationale par l'OMS.
Show PostMontgomery with new book; the geomorphologist takes on farm policy. Regenerative ag, "properly understood," is guided by "minimizing or avoiding both physical and chemical disturbance." And then he claims that glyphosate degrades soil health, and loses me. civileats.com/2026/09/09/o...
Show PostThrilled to share our paper showing that warming doesn't favor all pests... it's more complicated that & thermal traits don't explain the variation! Thanks to an amazing author team & Mia Lippey in particular for all her hard work. www.ucdavis.edu/news/scienti... www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
Show PostOh geez. Elon. But what's the difference, really?
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