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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!
Benefit from Farming Smarter's newest initiative and learn about practices to improve your operation in just five minutes at the local pop-up events led by Ashley Wagenaar
Ashley Wagenaar joins Farming Smarter to help southern Alberta farmers implement sustainable on-farm practices they're interested in. Whether or not it's their first time, Ashley is here to help them improve their fields!
Enjoy a handful of quick video updates on multiple research projects underway at Farming Smarter, including our new on-farm conservation agronomy initiative!
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Evaluating the efficacy of Replenish Nutrients products for promoting growth, yield, and soil health in canola, wheat, and faba bean crops.
Farming Smarter welcomed a new group of summer students April 29 with an orientation to kick off a four month work experience with the organization.
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Austin Dennis is here to show off our upland rice trials in partnership with University of Lethbridge and Galaxy Ag Ventures! This exciting new project is investigating whether rice has the potential to be a specialty crop in southern Alberta.
Farming Smarter welcomed a new group of summer students April 29 with an orientation to kick off a four month work experience with the organization.
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Hailstorms can be responsible for significant economic loss to the agricultural sector in Alberta, Canada. Foliar applications of certain fungicides and nutrient blends have been advocated to promote recovery and yield of hail-damaged crop
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Events
A great opportunity for southern Alberta's agriculture community to come together and share knowledge, brainstorm ideas, and make connections. Plus, you can listen to our experts share updates on Farming Smarter's research from this year!
Connect with agronomy experts around the world and hear ideas you can apply locally!