TOP CROP SUMMIT

The extreme climate of the Canadian Prairies means crop growth is generally water-limited in dryland situations. This presentation, from the perspective of hydrology, will describe the dynamics of crop water use, where that water comes from and the importance of both summer and winter hydrological processes in understanding ag-water interactions. The ability and potential opportunities to improve soil water status and yields with stubble and residue management practices will be highlighted... Crop diversification has many benefits that have been studied at the agronomic level; yet such effects on disease management is not fully documented, especially for Fusarium head blight. This session will showcase the results of a recent study aimed at determining the effect of multiple host and non-host crops in a planned sequence on FHB severity of bread or durum wheat and barley. Hear about how a one-year break with certain crops can increase yield and quality in cereals, while others do not..

Primary location: Saskatoon Canada