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The power of whole farm co-design
A research project brings farmers together to share results and discuss what works and what doesn’t

Improving flax one allele at a time
Rust hasn’t affected Canadian flax for more than 40 years, but new varieties must still incorporate resistance

The Catch-22 of oat production
Tests in central Alberta yield some useful information on N rates and the effectiveness of plant growth regulators

UAVs and crop scouting. Are they worth it?
Seven organizations supported a two-year study on whether drones can provide practical benefits to farmers

Row upon row of fusarium
At this ‘nursery’ at Carman, Man., researchers simulate exactly the conditions wheat farmers fear — warm, humid and loaded with fusarium spores

Why weed surveys matter
Regular inventories across the Prairies provide a valuable indication of emerging problems

Sprayer speed a turbulent topic
As sprayers go faster, aerodynamics start to come into play. A PAMI project is evaluating if they affect spray deposition

WGRF research offers faster herbicide testing
WGRF-funded research offers a rapid test to determine whether your weed escapes are Group-2 herbicide resistant

Shatter losses in straight-cut canola
PAMI research funded by WGRF shows that the type of header makes a difference

Mycotoxin detection may get even simpler, cheaper
WGRF-funded research produces test that can detect fusarium toxins at the elevator
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