On-farm trials and errors

On-farm trials and errors

Trials that don’t produce positive results on your farm can be just as valuable as those that do

On-farm trials play an important role in translating the results of scientific research into knowledge that producers can use, according to a panel discussion at CropConnect in Winnipeg.


a handful of granular fertilizer for crops

Rethinking nitrogen efficiency

Tracking nitrogen with stable isotopes offers surprising insights into fertilizer uptake, loss, and management strategies

Understanding how much nitrogen actually gets taken up by plants is key to improving efficiency—both for profitability and sustainability.







soybean field in ontario

Iron deficiency chlorosis took toll on Manitoba soy

IDC was a widespread issue last year as diminishing soil moisture left salts higher in the soil profile

Manitoba’s soybean acres had a hard time with iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) in 2024. The province’s soils are usually rich in iron, but when there’s too much moisture, soluble salts, nitrates or calcium carbonates, the plant’s ability to get that iron is impeded.


flies on flowers

Prairies’ pollinators play a crucial role

It’s estimated pollinators, mainly bees, increase the production of numerous species of crops by as much as 75 per cent

University of Lethbridge researcher Shelley Hoover recently explained how these tiny creatures contribute billions to the Canadian economy and why their well-being is crucial for crop yields.