Co-funder: Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission
Diversifying organic cropping options for the brown soils through intercropping
The objectives of this study conducted in the semi-arid Prairies were to determine: if intercrops can reduce weed levels compared to monocrops, and in the following sole crop; if intercrops have less disease than monocrops and impacts on diseases in the following crop; the grain yield/quality of…Read More
Improving fusarium head blight management in durum wheat in Saskatchewan
Fusarium head blight (FHB) is one of the most important diseases of wheat in Canada Even a small per hectare yield loss due to FHB results in the loss of tens of thousands of dollars per grower and millions of dollars collectively Multiple control strategies are required to control the disease…Read More
Can enhanced efficiency N fertilizers mitigate against N losses in single-pass seeding operations?
Read MoreDevelopment of a highly sensitive, specific and rapid detection system for stripe rust spores in the field
Read MoreCrop sequencing of large acreage crops and special crops
Producers are always evaluating their crop sequences and rotations seeking to maximize returns without jeopardizing future income through poor agronomic practices Producers who are growing or want to grow special crops like canaryseed, coriander, hemp or quinoa lack this valuable information The…Read More