The integration of both irrigation and tile drainage results in higher yields, water efficiency, improved soils and less nutrient runoff, says one producer.
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Saskatchewan farmer uses tile drainage to manage water
A pilot project underway near Outlook is examining aspects of tile drainage in conjunction with irrigation
Saskatchewan farmers wants long-term flooding solution
Water levels on Saskatchewan’s Quill Lakes are down, but the local watershed association wants to prevent future problems
Ways found to keep moisture with minimum till
Seeding drills come in all shapes and sizes, and some of them are better for min-till than others
New equipment options are available for Prairie grain growers wanting to step up their minimum-till seeding game, such as double disc seeders, coulter drills and low-disturbance shank drills.
Producers aim to improve minimum-tilled soil
The practice isn’t just about limiting tillage; experts offer ways to make smart adjustments to improve soil
Prairie grain growers who’ve already gone to direct seeding and minimum-disturbance drills, but want to further improve their soils for moisture retention, have further strategies available.
EcoTea microbial soil treatment gets stress-tested at MBFI
EcoTea biostimulant was applied to cereal forage crops at Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives north of Brandon this year, with some initially good results
Plot research on a microbial biostimulant at Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives’ farm points to modest yield advantages for growers, though field variations may sway the data. Further study is planned.
New soil treatment targets saline patches
Product focuses on water flow through the soil, offering an alternative to gypsum and organic ammendments
Crop Aid SS is a Saskatchewan-made spray for managing saline soils, designed to help leach salts from the root zone.
Alberta family embraces regenerative ranching
The Toews remain committed to the regenerative approach, saying it helped them survive BSE and drought
Alberta ranchers have found regenerative ranching key to surviving ups and downs of the business
Soil health survey offers a glimpse into farmer priorities
Network identifies issues such as tile drainage, crop diversity, strategic tillage and extended ground cover
Prairie farmers are expressing interest in and advice on the soil health benefits of tile drainage, crop diversity, strategic tillage and extended ground cover.
Alberta research group takes a look at cover crops
Farming Smarter finds that cover crops work in southern Alberta, but careful management required
Some farmers see yield risks, increased costs and management challenges, but cover crops can also help fight wind erosion, which happens frequently in this gusty region.
Federal government supports soil health strategy
Ottawa revealed its support at a recent soil health conference but did not make a financial commitment
Sophie Beecher, director general at Agriculture Canada, said at a soil conference in Winnipeg that the feds support the idea of a national soil health strategy.
