Projects
Pollinator Sanctuaries
Pollinator Sanctuaries Locally adapted pollinator sactuaries for marginal lands Project Abstract This project experimented with using pollinator sanctuaries on marginal lands to address the serious decline in bee populations experienced in recent decades. Bees, moths, butterflies, beetles and several species of fly’s help pollinate numerous crops like canola, clovers, alfalfa, several forest and fruit trees
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Canine Detection of Clubroot
Canine detection of clubroot Early detection of clubroot in canola using canine olfaction Project Abstract Clubroot is a serious issue threatening canola production on the Canadian prairies. The disease is caused by the soil-borne protist Plasmodiophora brassicae. Early detection of clubroot symptoms is an important aspect of management because undetected infections can lead to very
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CAP Spornado Spore Trapping
Spore Trapping CAP Spornado Spore Trapping Project Abstract Many diseases that infect and devastate crops are due to spores that are deposited in field by air currents. These diseases are often difficult to identify until it’s too late to effectively prevent them. A simple, low tech, and cost-effective warning system may be achieved through the
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In-Season Soil Conductivity Mapping
In-Season Soil Conductivity Mapping Mapping Soil Characteristics and Variability Project Abstract Farmers rely on information sources to direct crop input decisions, however,…
Grazing Winter Cereals
Grazing Winter Cereals Can we obtain supplemental grazed forage from winter cereal crops? Project Abstract Short Grass Ranches in the Medicine Hat…
Hail Recovery
Cover Crops Cover Crops Across Prairie Canada Project Abstract Hailstorms can be responsible for significant economic loss to the agricultural sector in…
Precision Canola
Precision Canola Precision Planted Canola Project Abstract This trial is takes key findings from Farming Smarter’s small plot precision planter research program and evaluates performance in a real-world field environment, fostering adaptation development and adoption. This project is one component of a broader precision planter research program Field activities have been supported by nearly a
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Variable Nitrogen fertility management of canola
Variable nitrogen management Variable nitrogen in canola Project Abstract The study will assess management zones for variable application of nitrogen fertilizer based on 5 years of previous yield maps and soil sampling. Complementary analyses will be done with landform analysis and soil sampling. Zones will be further assessed in relation to aerial/satellite photos and analysis
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Alternative Flea Beetle
Flea Beetle Management Alternative Flea Beetle management without neonicotinoids Project Abstract Flea beetles are one of the major canola pests in Alberta. Currently neonicotinoid-based seed treatments are often used to protect canola seedings from flea beetle damage. Therefore, PMRA’s recommendation to phase out the use of neonicotinoids has caused much concern for growers. Without these
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Managing Herbicide Resistant Kochia
Managing herbicide resistant kochia Manage Glyphosate Resistant Kochia Project Abstract Glyphosate resistance in kochia populations is a growing problem, with over 50% of strains carrying resistance. This study looks at site-specific patch management in an effort to reduce and/or control local populations. Focusing on the farm-level allows for a targeted approach that takes into consideration
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