WUE - Canadian Agronomist

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10 Aug Higher canola yields when seeded into tall stubble

Posted at 17:34h in Agronomy

Canola yielded 24% higher when seeded into tall stubble, compared to stubble that had been cultivated in the fall. Additionally, canola seeded into tall stubble yielded 16% higher than if seeded into stubble that was left standing until spring, and then cultivated. On the semi-arid Prairies,...

25 Oct Canola nutrient and water use efficiencies reviewed

Posted at 20:11h in Agronomy

A research study reviewed factors affecting nitrogen, sulphur and water use efficiencies, and found that 4R stewardship of nutrients and some agronomic practices provided the greatest improvements. Economic and environmental sustainability of canola production is gaining more scrutiny in this era of emissions reductions and climate...