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A new plan of attack for resistant wild oats
With more wild oats showing resistance to Group 8 herbicides, this action committee is going on the offence

Rye sees a resurgence
New high-yielding hybrids with better ergot resistance are finding a home in the pasture and feedlot

Getting winter wheat back on track
Insurance coverage for later seeding could help reverse the acreage decline

Farming Smarter to make research pay
What’s the best way to fund local research when the usual sources dry up? This research group has new ideas

Perennial cereal rye 2.0
After setbacks with an earlier program, Lethbridge researchers are making progress in developing a dual-purpose grain and forage rye

Keeping your stored grain cool and dry
With increased storage depth comes increased risk. Are we moving enough air through today’s larger grain bins?

Sorting out the stacks
New research in Alberta suggests big yield gains for wheat when combining some agronomic practices — especially dual fungicide applications

Does input in equal profit out?
University of Guelph researchers are working with precision ag tools to identify areas of profit, not just yield

Winter wheat varieties available or in the pipeline
These four varieties should make winter wheat more attractive to both farmers and customers

The great western winter wheat rescue is on
Researchers and marketers are combining their efforts to revitalize a crop stuck in a multi-year decline
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