
It’s a whole new ball game for research associations this spring
Pandemic isn’t having a big impact on field trials but crop walks are very much up in the air

New cropping systems research chair to focus on the big picture
U of A scientist will focus on interactions between plants, soils, management, and environment

If this is the future, it can’t come soon enough
Unless you love writing cheques for inputs, you’ll want to cheer on the work of these three scientists

Crop Commissions fund pulse, canola research

Scaling up: How to take small-size research from plot to field
Many farmers are skeptical of small-plot research results, but proper protocols are needed to scale up to a field level

Canola may soon be able to text you when it needs to be sprayed
Nano-biosensors are more accurate than checklists at determining when to spray for sclerotinia

DuPont Pioneer expands Saskatoon research facility

Cover crops come with a long list of benefits
Restoring tired soils isn’t a quick process, but cover crop proponents say it’s well worth the effort

Fungicide application offers best bang for your buck — in the right conditions
Expert says fungicides paid off big for wheat in wet conditions, but plant growth regulators and extra nitrogen weren’t worth the cost