
Tag Archives University of Manitoba

Going wide on corn row spacing
In this research, allowing more space for the intercrop has little or no effect on corn yield

A new approach to phosphorus applications
With variable-rate application at soil-building rates, Scott Keller’s investment in phosphate fertility is paying dividends in higher yields, improved nutrient use efficiency and fewer days to maturity

Timmerman trains the Tiger Hills of Treherne
A Manitoba farmer has seen major yield improvement by recapping his hills with topsoil from his lower land

When college grads come home to the farm
If your kids come back from college and just end up behind the wheel of a tractor, you're missing some serious opportunities

Farm skills shape a path for fast-growing business venture
In a growing trend, Brett Sheffield has used his farm business know-how to build one of Western Canada’s largest and fastest-growing tile drainage companies

Soybean cyst nematode confirmed in Manitoba

Check the calendar, or the thermometer when deciding to plant soybeans?
Selecting the right soybean variety for the area is the best strategy for avoiding frost damage at either end of the season

Soil tests may not tell the whole story of phosphorus
Research shows “legacy” phosphorus might support crops long after you’ve stopped making applications

A drone spots a problem in your field. Now what?
Drone-mounted cameras measuring NDVI reflectance can identify crop problems, but not necessarily the cause. Researchers are looking for other tools that might

‘Super Keen’
Ag education is hot, and enrolment is booming from coast to coast
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