Research

A targeted small watershed will be used to link existing soil moisture monitoring infrastructure and Aquanty computer modeling to verify (in near real time) moisture predictability and crop health/risk implications. Read More

This research project will examine the ability of soil management practices to increase SOM on eroded land, to rebuild its long-term productivity and profitability. Read More

Intensive moisture measurements and monitoring will be incorporated into existing crop rotation studies at the University of Manitoba. Read More

This project will network farmers, agronomists, provincial specialists and researchers to evaluate cropping systems intensification using cover crops to manage extreme moisture conditions in Manitoba. Read More

In addition to the direct effects of erratic moisture conditions on crop yield and quality, one of the key questions from both a production and environmental standpoint is - how can growers best manage N fertilizer under extreme moisture conditions… Read More

This project, as a part of the extremes of moisture research package will evaluate producer associated costs with managing extreme moisture conditions on farm. Read More

The main goal of this project is to develop short- and long-term strategies for mitigating the effects of excess moisture on wheat yield an quality. Read More

This project investigated the gene expression of several barley varieties when under waterlogging stress. Read More