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Research
New Clubroot Strains Capable of Infecting Resistant Canola Found
A study from the University of Alberta has identified new strains of clubroot across Western Canada, an Aug. 14 news...
Do You Know About Near-Infrared Spectroscopy?
The journey from a summer student at the Field Crop Development Center (FCDC) to a seasoned research scientist has...
The FCDC and AgSmart Bring Plant Breeding to a Wider Audience
The following piece is from our sister publication, Germination. In the vast prairies of Alberta, Olds College’s Field...
RDAR Makes $1.25 Million Investment in Clubroot Research
Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR), the Alberta Canola Producers Commission and the Saskatchewan Canola...
NRGene Canada Maps Clubroot Resistance Trait
NRGene Canada has now successfully mapped the unique genomic locations of a previously-identified novel...
Do More Ag Releases Canadian Ag Mental Health Study
A new study from the Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag) evaluated the organization’s work so far and...
The First Cut the Deepest for Alberta Winter Wheat Agronomy Research
Shock, dismay for those in involved as Alberta winter wheat agronomy program axed. The origin of winter wheat in the...
Using Silicon in Soil to Battle Clubroot
A new study from the University of Alberta has found that by adding silicon to soil it could help battle clubroot, a...
In Ag Research, Losing Funding Can Have Big Ripple Effects
Challenges in finding research dollars can affect not only how researchers do their jobs but impact the number of...
Researchers Close to Utilizing Rapeseed For Human Consumption
In the European Union, half of plant proteins come from rapeseed plants. The plant has only previously been used for...
Study Finds “Concerning” Levels Of Anxiety Among Women In Farming
A new study has shown that financial pressures, long working hours and isolation are some of the reasons for...
Plot2Farm is Larger than Life on Farm Research
Plot2Farm allows farmers to conduct field-scale trials for greater agronomic success. Research plot trials are an...
Alberta Pulse Growers Invest $3 million to Reduce Root Rot Risk
The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission (APG) are investing $3 million over five years for research projects that reduce...
AFC Doles Out $11.49 million in Funding for 39 Research Projects
The Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) has awarded $11.49 million in funding to 39 research projects, a March 29...
Prairie Canola Groups Fund Five Research Projects
The three Prairie provincial canola grower associations will be funding five new research projects focusing on...
RDAR Provides Funds for Alberta RVT Program
RDAR, the Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) and Alberta Oat Growers Commission are making a $782,400...
Timac Agro Announces Research Collaboration with U of C
Timac Agro Canada will complete a multi-year research project with the University of Calgary (U of C) looking into...
Innovative Crop Breeding Method Puts Higher Yields Within Reach
While there's a steadily increasing global demand for grains that's predicted to double by 2050, crop grain yields are...
Lethbridge College Receives Funds for Agriculture Research Innovation Facility
Lethbridge College has received more than $2 million in federal funding through PrairiesCan to complete development of...