“Tip back” in corn is when kernels do not form all the way to the tip of the ear. It can be understandably frustrating to observe tip back when scouting a field during grain fill.» Read more...
This funding will allow the OFC to partner on research that addresses challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, soil health and water quality.» Read More...
Soil health determines crop success. An integrated strategy using Acadian Plant Health™ biostimulants can promote healthy soil and crop performance.» Read More...
Cold, wet and waterlogged soils are just a fact of life in many fields across Manitoba early in the growing season, and growers have no choice but to wait out the moisture. University of Manitoba's Afua Mante is exploring how cover crops, like fall rye, can be used to improve soil trafficability – the ability of soils to carry vehicular traffic and withstand the weight of machinery. » Learn more...
Soybean gets much of its nitrogen through a partnership with N-fixing bacteria that live in nodules on the plant’s roots. But the biological process of fixing atmospheric N and converting it into a form that the plant can use is sensitive to low soil moisture. Now, research is underway to accurately identify soybean lines that continue to fix N even when the weather turns dry. » Learn more...