Resistance is low in current varieties. An early warning system could allow for fungicide application only when needed
Good seed treatments are recommended, but research at Lethbridge suggests you should start the drill when the soil is at 2 C
New varieties are in the pipeline for CWRS and SWS classes
Biochar — heat-treated organic material — can give the root zone a boost
The organization is ready to embark on the next 40 years of funding vital crop and agronomic research to benefit western Canadian growers
Prairie manufacturers are offering chaff collectors, and AAFC continues tests with the Harrington Seed Destructor
While there’s no ideal rotation for Western Canada, long-term studies show that over time, diversification will pay off
New research in Alberta suggests big yield gains for wheat when combining some agronomic practices — especially dual fungicide applications
Much of Saskatchewan’s soil has been studied at least once over the decades. A WGRF-sponsored project puts all the results in one location available to everyone
While there’s no single solution to herbicide resistance, the Harrington Seed Destructor may be part of the toolbox
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