Agronomy Research
Maximizing Feed Barley
Maximizing Feed Barley Maximizing Feed Barley Yield While Minimizing Lodging Project Abstract Farmer yields are managed by balancing cultivar selection and agronomic practices. We hypothesize that feed barley yields could be improved by adopting new cultivars and improved agronomic practices. In Alberta, the most commonly grown feed barley varieties are between six to 20 years
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Canola Performance Trials
Canola Performance Canola Performance Trials Project Abstract The goal of the Canola Performance Trials (CPT) is to evaluate currently available commercial canola seed varieties available to farmers. Yield differences should be due to genetic differences only, not due to high weed, disease or insect pressure. For research trials, this may mean taking pest control action
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High Value Specialty Crops
High value High value specialty crops Project Abstract The development of high value specialty crops is crucial for a diversified and robust agricultural industry in Canada. It is very important for on-farm profitability and is a key driver for value added industries. With strong developing markets, it is vastly important that growers can meet the
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Deep Banding Immobile Nutrients
Deep Banding Deep Banding Immobile Nutrients Project Abstract Yield trends continue to improve with the adoption of better genetics and agronomic practices, leaving soils deficient of nutrients in critical periods. Relatively immobile nutrients may be accumulating near the soil surface (referred to as nutrient stratification) due to the adoption of zero tillage and shallow banding.
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Perfectly Placed
Perfectly Placed Using a Vacuum Planter to seed Small Grain crops Project Abstract Precision planters are typically used to seed conventional row crops such as corn or soybeans, however producers are experimenting with them to plant small grains and other crops. Since the precision planters are designed to be flexible, they can be adapted for
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Comparison of Traditional Crop Inputs and Biostimulants
Biostimulants Comparison of Traditional Crop Inputs and Biostimulants Project Abstract Biostimulants are a relatively new class of crop additive that are suggested to promote healthy growth of crops resulting in higher yield/quality crops. Their use has expanded after the changes in regulations on fertilizers in Canada in 2013. This three-year project intends to understand different
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Crop Sequencing to Control Fusarium Head Blight
Crop sequencing Crop sequencing to control fusarium head blight Project Abstract Fusarium head blight (FHB) has become a major limitation to cereal crop production across much of the prairies in recent years, particularly for bread and durum wheat growers, and the disease is also impacting barley growers. Managing this disease with fungicides and resistant cultivars
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Agronomic Influences on Fiber and Grain
Hemp Fiber & Grain Yield Agronomic Influences on Fiber and Grain Yield in Industrial Hemp Project Abstract This project is a continuation of a previous hemp project that was led by Dr. Jan Slaski at InnoTech Alberta. These trials were built on the knowledge that was gained from the previous trials and the questions that
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Strip tillage and precision planting canola
Strip tillage Strip tillage and precision planting for canola Project Abstract Conservation tillage practices including no-tillage and reduced tillage have been widely adopted in the Canadian prairies. However, proper residue management of the previous crops is challenging, which may lead to cold and wet seedbed conditions and improper seed to soil contact during seeding. Despite
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Cover Crops Across Prairie Canada
Cover Crops Cover Crops Across Prairie Canada Project Abstract Cover crops are an ever-growing trend throughout Prairie Canada, but little is known about the benefits and detrimental effects of their addition to crop rotations on our fields. This project will evaluate the viability, impact, and benefits of including cover crops in crop rotations across Prairie
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