Lead Researcher (PI): Don Flaten

Institution: University of Manitoba

Total WGRF Funding: $64,653

Co-Funders: MAFRD-Agri-Food Research & Development Initiative, Manitoba Pulse Growers Association

Start Date: 2015

Project Length: 2 Years

Objectives:

To refine the 4Rs nutrient management concept (right source, right rate, right place and right time) to help Manitoba soybean producers optimize phosphorus fertilization. In addition the project will determine the effect of long term phosphorus and cadmium management practices on soybean yield and concentrations of cadmium in soils and soybeans.