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Tag Archives Results Driven Agriculture Research
Lakeland College tackling livestock health solutions
Biodegradable net wrap, neonatal supplements and lidocaine-infused castration bands among the products being tested
Researchers at Lakeland College have been tackling a wide range of agricultural challenges with support from leading organizations in the industry.
Study scrutinizes neonics’ flea beetle mastery
Striped species has always had a natural ability to tolerate neonics, but the insecticide remains effective against crucifers
WINNIPEG — Many generations of flea beetles have been exposed to neonicotinoids in Western Canada over the last two decades. Farmers across the Prairies plant 20 million acres of canola and most of the seeds, year after year, have been coated with neonicotinoid insecticides, commonly known as neonics. From 2017 to 2022, there were many […] Read more
New forage barley variety promises improved yields
AB Maximizer, a relatively new variety developed by Western Crop Innovations, also promises better disease resistance
WINNIPEG — Field tests across the Prairies have identified a new star in the world of forage barley: AB Maximizer. Results show the new variety has higher yields and stronger disease resistance and matures earlier than established varieties like CDC Cowboy. AB Maximizer is a relatively new variety developed by Western Crop Innovations, formerly known […] Read more
New research strategy developed for root rot
Sask. gov’t, farm groups kick in $4.2 million to tackle aphanomyces and other diseases that threaten pea and lentil crops
A $4.2 million investment in root rot research is a “big deal” for farmers and Canada’s pulse industry, says a University of Saskatchewan scientist. Saskatchewan agriculture minister David Marit announced $2.5 million in provincial and federal funding last week to find solutions for root rot in peas and lentils. Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, the Western Grains […] Read more
Gov’t and grower groups commit $4.2 million for root rot research
WINNIPEG — Serious dollars have been committed to a serious problem for pulse growers — root rot. Saskatchewan agriculture minister David Marit announced today $2.5 million in provincial and federal funding to find solutions for root rot in peas and lentils. In addition, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Western Grains Research Foundation, Alberta Pulse Growers Commission, Results […] Read more
Beef research centre wins ag technology award
Alberta’s Livestock Gentec was formed in 2010 to use genomics to help producers improve profitability and sustainability
CALGARY — An applied research centre using genomics to help beef producers sharpen their competitive edge has been honoured with a Best in Agriculture Sector Award for Alberta at the ASTech Awards. “We’re very proud that our team received that award,” said John Basarab, head of beef cattle operations at Livestock Gentec. “We’re hoping that […] Read more
New research projects focus on genomics
Initiatives announced by Alberta’s Results Driven Agriculture Research agency target grazing, climate change and carbon
Scientists in Alberta and Saskatchewan will use cutting-edge genomics research to help beef and crop producers improve grazing management, climate resiliency and sequestration of carbon in soil. The research includes a $6.3 million project at the University of Alberta that will seek to promote climate action through grazing. It will look at microbes in the […] Read more
On-farm research called agriculture’s best bet
Speakers at a recent conference say better communication needed so research gets into the hands of producers
There needs to be better communication between all segments of the agriculture industry so that agricultural research gets into the hands of producers, said Mark Redmond, chief executive officer of RDAR.
Agricultural organization approves 39 research projects
Agriculture Funding Consortium to spend $11.49 million on projects ranging from antibiotic resistance to climate change
Thirty-nine research projects totalling $11.49 million will try to help farmers remain resilient in the face of challenges ranging from a changing climate to antibiotic resistance. “Research is very important, and what you see is 18 organizations coming together to invest, in many situations, producer dollars to improve the profitability, sustainability and competitiveness of Alberta […] Read more
