Research

The goal of this study was to obtain a selection of crop varieties (Wheat & Canola) more resilient to excess moisture, better understand the amount and timing of excess moisture as it affects growing crops, and take measurements of critical… Read More

This study looks at a long term study that began in 1992 that includes grain-based crop rotations in "annual only" and "perennial-annual" systems to establish soil water minitoring to assess the impacts long term rotations have on soild water dynamics.… Read More

This project consisted of two parts, an on farm experiment and a small plot experiment. In the on-farm experiment four fields prone to excess moisture were identified to establish if overwintering cover crops established in the fall will facilitate fall… Read More

On Manitoba farms, excess moisture can be the source of many challenges, including soil erosion, reduced field trafficability, reduced crop yield and quality and loss of farm income. This project aimed to help farmers to manage excess moisture by assessing… Read More

Currently evaluation of moisture resilience by variety is not available for producers, in spite of moisture being the most probable cause for yield reductions. This project will evaluate the performance of MCVET varieties under extreme moisture conditions. Read More

This project aims to breed more resilient crop varieties in the face of water stress Read More

Tis study will help the agricultural industry through knowledge building, demonstration and capacity building in soil and water and salinity management in undulating landscapes in SW MB. Tile drainage is an emerging practice in this extensive and socio-economically important region… Read More

Canola, soybean, and wheat yields were to be compared for controlled drainage spacing against a no drainage control treatment, in a clay soils. Yield data will be collected and modelede against measured ater table depths. A completed model could evaluate… Read More

Phytoglobin has been identified in Corn and Soybeans as a marker of moisture resilience. This sub project will use a similar research protocol for barley. The implications are very important for early screening of varieties that may have greater resilience… Read More