
Tag Archives Western Grains Research Foundation — page 2

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

Sunflowers need a hybrid lift
With Western sunflower acres dropping sharply in recent years, new varieties are needed to claw acres back from easier-to-grow soybeans

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

A ‘bio’ that works
Commercial use is still a couple of years away, but this bioherbicide is already raising eyebrows

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

Building a complete protein package
Bringing wheat and pulses together for healthier baked products — a formula for new opportunities

Wheat breeding: Public or private?
Some argue private investment will boost yields, but others note that public breeders have done a pretty good job so far

A genetic solution to fusarium?
Across the country, several researchers are studying fusarium from every angle, from pathology to agronomy

CP, CN both top their Prairie grain revenue caps
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