Weed surveys of annual crops have been regularly conducted in the Prairie Provinces since the 1970’s In the 1990’s, a herbicide resistance component was added to the provincial surveys The objectives of the project were to complete the sixth set of weed surveys in the Prairie Provinces and…
In recent years soybean breeding programs have developed a number of short-season soybean varieties for Saskatchewan and Manitoba While many of these varieties have adaptations that enable them to grow well in the western Canadian prairie provinces, resulting seed typically has lower seed protein…
New markets for faba beans will substantially benefit growers Pet foods and aquaculture feed are two major markets However, proof of safety, and production benefits for marketing is needed Thus, the impact of faba bean flour use in dogs (beagles) on health parameters and air classified protein…
The primary production and secondary processing of field pea makes a significant contribution to Saskatchewan’s economy annually Field pea has two distinct leaf morphologies: a leafed-type (LV) with leaflets extending from the stipule; and a semi-leafless (SL) type, with tendrils extending…
Integrated management strategies are essential to improve weed control and disease management problems challenging lentil producers in western Canada A study was conducted over a three-year period at five locations throughout Saskatchewan The study included three seeding rates (130, 190 and 260…
