field studies
Agriculture Innovators support peers
In any career, peer support and access to new knowledge can make the difference between success and struggle. Many professions have an…
Implementing pesticide rinsate biobeds
Our pesticide rinsate biobed project has ended! The project looked at how to implement biobeds to filter pesticide rinsate and recycle the…
Custom Research – Year in Review
Our Custom Research program saw a lot of success in 2021. In fact, Custom Research Unit Lead Trevor Deering learned how to…
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…
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 fungicides
Night spraying fungicides choosing pesticide application timing Project Abstract Application timing can significantly alter pesticide effectiveness. However, because of Alberta’s short growing…
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…