The need to control herbicide-resistant wild oat has become increasingly urgent. In response, a new three-year study by Farming Smarter will examine the effectiveness of agronomic practices to manage wild oats in canola, peas and wheat. The project is supported by a $60,000 grant from Alberta Grains, $26,000 from Farming Smarter and $52,000 from RDAR.

Led by Lakeland College in partnership with Farming Smarter and SARDA Ag Research, a three-year study examined ways to minimize lodging and maximize yield in barley. The project was carried out with the support of the Agriculture Funding Consortium. The initiative, which wrapped up this year, examined the combined effects of cultivar selection, plant growth regulator (PGR) strategies and tank mixes under Prairie conditions.