Agronomy Research Projects
2015-2017
This 3-year study conducted trials under two field moisture conditions dryland & irrigated. Each trial examined a different aspect of grain corn agronomics including optimum plant population, fertilizer types/rates and crop rotations.
2013-2015
Application timing can significantly alter pesticide effectiveness. Alberta's short growing seasons has growers often juggling weather conditions, environmental consequences and economic considerations when choosing pesticide application
2013-2015
Leaf spotting diseases commonly occur on spring wheat crops grown in Saskatchewan, causing yield losses of up to 15%, although greater losses have been documented during severe epidemics.
2012-2014
This study was initiated to examine night and dawn time pesticide spray applications as a practical alternative to the daytime pesticide application.
2011-2014
Highly accurate GPS guidance and automated steering has given producers the ability to seed between the stubble rows from previous crops...
2010-2012
The overall objective of this winter wheat research was to overcome obstacles in the adoption of winter wheat in western Canada. A two-fold approach was undertaken towards this objective.
2008-2011
This project evaluated the use of two biofungicides, Contans WG and Serenade Max, to control Sclerotinia.
2009-2011
Cruiser seed treatment was developed by Syngenta as an environmentally safe, early season, broad-spectrum pest control. The treatment enables early season vigor, and therefore maximizes the growth potential of the crop.
2008-2010
Determine the influence of seeding speed (4 vs 7 mph) and seeding depth (1 vs. 4 cm) on the emergence, maturity, yield, and seed quality of glyphosate-resistant canola.