All Research Projects
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
Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a serious problem for grain production in Canada. Specifically, Fusarium graminearum produces high levels of deoxynivalenol (DON), a mycotoxin that interferes with acceptability of grain for livestock and...
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.