Samples (n=2700) of soybeans from the 2018 MPSGA field trials were secured, scanned on the NIR system, and crude protein and moisture content determined using existing calibration equations. A statistical sub-sample (n=140) was subjected to full reference chemistry analysis (moisture, … Continue reading →
Crop disease monitoring on the Canadian Prairies is a valuable activity, but is often viewed as being less important than laboratory or field-based research. Surveillance of crop health issues provides growers, extension staff, researchers, government agencies, and industry stakeholders with … Continue reading →
Short crop rotations provide an environment conducive for an increase in plant disease, weed pressure from herbicide resistance, and insect damage (these productivity decreasing factors will be referred to as “pests” in this document). While short rotations are currently profitable, … Continue reading →