The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association’s Aquanty Project for local hydrological modelling has earned them one of three finalist spots for a national award from Water Canada.
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Manitoba farm group named finalist for national water innovation award
The Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association has been noted for their collaboration on their Aquanty hydrological modelling project
ReinCloud 3 app introduced to improve irrigation management
Reinke Manufacturing updates its software for farm managers
Reinke Manufacturing, an irrigation systems company, introduced its first cloud computing software, ReinCloud, in 2016. In late March the company unveiled the latest update to that system, ReinCloud 3. It’s compatible with both iOS and Android systems.
Water researcher warns of looming shortages
Water could be in short supply in Alberta again this spring, says a director with Global Water Futures.
Southern Alberta irrigators get water allocation boost
As region emerges from drought, St. Marty’s River Irrigation District increases allocation to 12 inches for the season
Farmers in the St. Mary River Irrigation District were told they can expect a full foot of water this season.
Saskatchewan expects above normal runoff in most of grain belt
Spring runoff in central and southern Saskatchewan is expected to be above average this year.
Snow conditions work in Saskatchewan’s favour this year
A hydrologist says a good snowpack can provide more water than one may think, but steps are needed to keep it in the soil
Water volume trumps water use efficiency, says Philip Harder, research director and hydrological scientist at Croptimistic Technology.
Federal hydrologist goes with the flow
Agriculture Canada scientist takes a meandering path from school to research centre, thanks to classroom outreach work
Kayla Moore works at Agriculture Canada’s research centre in Brandon, where she specializes in hydrology, groundwater and the management of soil moisture on farmland.
Coal mining helps bridge the two solitudes
At the end of the Second World War, Canadian author Hugh MacLennan wrote a novel called Two Solitudes, which described the lack of communication and understanding between French and English Canadians. Currently, divides have opened up on many new fronts. Silos have formed based on political, economic, racial, national and gender issues, while social media […] Read more
PTx Trimble introduces new technology
WM-FieldForm allows for mapping and implement control with new displays that have faster auto-design features
PTx Trimble, now a part of Agco, introduced a new digital system in mid-November for creating topographical field maps, drainage plans and the necessary software and hardware to control implements to carry out those plans. WM-FieldForm is capable of controlling a single scraper to shape field surfaces. It is the first water management system from […] Read more
Wetland advocates hoped Sask. election would talk water
REGINA — A group pushing for a wetland policy says it should have been a Saskatchewan election issue. Wetlands for Tomorrow includes scientists, farmers and conservationists. Last week at a news conference near Wascana Lake in Regina, spokespersons said everyone should work together toward a common goal of water quality. “The province of Saskatchewan really […] Read more
