Agronomy
Spring has Sprung!
It’s spring in southern Alberta! A new research year has begun! At Farming Smarter, we’re out in the field and getting our…
Extensions – Year in Review
Our Extensions program had plenty of trail to blaze in 2021. Dedicated to delivering informative content and opportunities, our Extensions program fought…
Managing Marginal Lands
Make the most out of your marginal lands! Whether it’s the corner of a pivot circle, a low spot in your field,…
Setting the Spore Trap
Our Spore Trapping project is getting ready for its third year! As part of our Field Tested program, this project is studying…
Field Tested – Year in Review
Our Field Tested crew was put to the test in 2021! This year, we’ve continued to grow. Since the program’s start in…
The Hempening
We’ve wrapped up our study and are ready to leave the hemp fields! We finished our third of three years in our…
Agronomy – Year in Review
Our Agronomy program had a big year in 2021! It was a busy year at Farming Smarter, everyone had a lot on…
Precision Canola
Project Abstract Despite the availability of high-quality (> 90% germination) seeds for Canola, the initial crop establishment in the field has often…
Leaf Spot Fungicide
Leaf Spot Fungicide Efficacy of fungicides and a bio-fungicide Project Abstract Leaf spotting diseases commonly occur on spring wheat crops grown in…
Night Spraying Herbicides
Night Spraying Herbicides Herbicide Spray timing study Project Abstract This study was initiated to examine night and dawn time pesticide spray applications…