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Ashley Wagenaar, Conservation Agronomist at Farming Smarter, spearheads conservation initiatives to improve soil health, manage nitrogen efficiently, and address environmental challenges such as wind erosion.
Farming Smarter researchers are investigating a new technique to improve efficiency and sustainability in canola production. The project blends previous work on fertilizer application and strip tillage practices into one study.
Cover crops can provide many benefits for a field, including wind and water soil erosion and soil structure. However, it's not a one-size-fits-all operation - knowing when and where to cover crop is key. Farming Smarter has helped the southern Alberta farming industry find the answers!
Farming Smarter leads the way in agronomy research and education in Alberta. It invites ag professionals to engage in a calendar of events, field tours, and digital resources that build skills, foster innovation, and strengthen connections to take the region to new heights.
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Application timing can significantly alter pesticide effectiveness. Alberta's short growing seasons has growers often juggling weather conditions, environmental consequences and economic considerations when choosing pesticide application
Ashley Wagenaar invites you to one of two pop-up chats to learn about cover crops after potato harvest, and a virtual conversation recapping a year of in-field learning!
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Winter crops provide a distinct advantage over spring crops in extending the growing season under western Canadian conditions.
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Sugar beet growing regions went from across the prairies to now only Ontario and southern Alberta. Now, Farming Smarter aims to identify the best management practices for the crop so producers can optimize and enhance their operations.
We're done rolling for our Rolling Cereals trial, finishing with the most interesting year yet. Rain, heat, and more rain have created new obstacles and opportunities for the team!
Three Farming Smarter project have been extended for three years, allowing us to advance irrigation and hemp research in southern Alberta
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Join Conservation Agronomist Ashley Wagenaar in the field for a walk & talk to review research on the horizon
It's time to take to the field and learn the latest innovative updates in southern Alberta agriculture! Field School opens June 25 & 26, don't miss this opportunity to develop new skills for success.
Join Conservation Agronomist Ashley Wagenaar in the field for a walk & talk update on the current innovations underway at Farming Smarter