Science Edition 2016—Key Result: BMPs can improve canola production while simultaneously advancing environmental stewardship. This study identifies factors that contribute to improved canola production efficiency on the Canadian Prairies. It also examines the relationship between production efficiency and adoption of select environmental stewardship practices. These results may be of use for policy makers in identifying areas of...

Science Edition 2015—Clubroot is a soil-borne disease caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. It’s an emerging threat to canola production. Results of this study show that effective clubroot management relies on cultivar resistance in combination with management practices that reduce viable resting spore populations. lubroot is a soil-borne disease caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae. It’s an emerging threat to canola...

Science Edition 2015—Key practice: Predicting how much nitrogen is reserved in the soil is difficult. Given its high cost in canola production, conducting an annual soil test on each field to determine appropriate rates is a good idea. The wild card is moisture supply throughout the growing season. Project title, Lead Researcher: “Long-term effects of different soil...