SARDA Ag Research

SARDA Ag Research is pleased to announce the following events. With the relaxing of the Pandemic Restrictions, we can return to what we do best: adaptive agricultural research. The planned events feature experts who will speak on topics in their research fields and plot walks to showcase the exciting trials we are executing. Pre-registration is requested as it ensures we have adequate supplies and transportation. Everyone is welcome to attend.

High Prairie SARDA Ag Research Plot Tour 9:30 am to 12:00 noon High Prairie Legion Hall #37 The tour begins at the parking lot of the High Prairie Legion Hall #37 at 9:30 am. Participants will board a bus to travel to the High Prairie East Plots (NW 14- 74-16 W5th). This site features our wheat seeding rate trial, the Beta-glucan oats trial and two different types of intercropping trials. Following this, we will travel to the High Prairie West Plots (NW 22-74-17 W5th). This site features an intercropping trial, the RVT yellow and green pea trials and an Industrial Hemp Demonstration. After the site visit, participants will return to the Legion Hall for a pizza lunch.

Crop Diseases Seminar - High Prairie

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm High Prairie Legion Hall #37

Following the pizza lunch, we welcome Robyne Davidson, Michael Harding and Jason Casselman. Robyne Davidson, MSc hales from Lakeland College in Lacombe. She is renowned for her knowledge and experience with pulses and will be talking about Aphanomyces Root Rot. Agronomists have identified Aphanomyces in the Peace Region, and producers struggle to control its effects and spread.

Michael Harding, Plant Pathologist for AAFC from Brooks, has agreed to talk about Fusarium Head Blight (FHB). This disease has recently been removed from the Agricultural Pest Act but can substantially reduce the production and quality of cereals. In the Peace Region, the incidence of FHB is very low. Producers need to understand the disease and take measures to protect their crops and the community’s crops from this devastating disease.

Jason Casselman from the Canola Council of Canada will enlighten us on the Verticillium Stripe of Canola. Verticillium Stripe is a soil-borne disease that shows symptoms of leaf chlorosis, early ripening, stunting and eventually necrosis and shredding of the stem tissue. Microsclerotia (spores) develop on the plant stem. These spores are very hardy and can remain in the soil for many years. They can move with soil erosion, groundwater movement and dispersal of crop debris.

Following our guest speakers, a municipal representative will enlighten producers about the status of these diseases in their local area.

I couldn’t send our great speakers from July 13 home without letting more people around the region access the presentations. Fortunately, they agreed to stick around another day. If you miss the High Prairie event, plan on attending the presentations in either DeBolt or Rycroft.

Crop Diseases Seminar - DeBolt

July 14 9:00 am to 12:00 noon DeBolt Public Services Building

Crop Diseases Seminar - Rycroft

July 14 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Upstairs at the Rycroft Ag Centre

SARDA Ag Research Pulse and Cereal Plot Tour

9:00 am to 3:00 pm SARDA Ag Research Shop – 510 Main Street SE, Falher

This plot tour will include both trial sites in the Smoky River Region. The morning will start with registration at the SARDA Ag Research shop on Main Street in Falher. Participants will travel by bus to the Cereal Site (SW 1-78-21 W5th) at Donnelly Corner. This site includes several variety trials, including cereals and forage seed production plots. Richard Limoge of Limoges Seed Farms will tell us about the cereal variety trials and their importance to area producers. Krishanthi, SARDA Ag Research, will discuss the maximizing barley production trial, and participants will be encouraged to wander through the entire site and view the different trials. Then it’s back to the shop for lunch and networking.

Following lunch, we will travel to the Oilseeds and Pulses Site (NE 8-77-20 W5th). Krishanthi, SARDA Ag Research, will discuss the numerous intercropping projects throughout the tour. We are fortunate to be a site for the Lupin Adaptability Trial, for which we will showcase this amazing crop and the potential fit for this area. In addition, we will have a guest speaker for our Micromix Trials and Krishanthi will enlighten us on the Industrial Hemp Trials. There are numerous other trials at this site, but we had to choose which to highlight. We will highlight additional trials with poster information, and a staff member will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Summer Tour 2021

2022 Peace Region Forage Seed Association / SARDA Ag Research Summer Tour

9:30 am (PMT) Cecil Lake Hall 4864 Cecil Lake Rd, Cecil Lake, BC

The bus leaves Cecil Lake Hall at 10:00 am. The tour visits several perennial ryegrass and creeping red fescue seed fields in the Cecil Lake and Flat Rock area. Growers, seed trade representatives and agronomists will discuss practices including establishment, weed control, fertility, harvesting, terminating stands and marketing. Cost is $20.00 and includes lunch and transportation.

Please pre-register by July 11th by emailing Talon at coordinator@peaceforageseed.ca. Contact Talon at 1-877-630-2198 for information. A detailed agenda will be available.

2022 Peace Region Forage Seed Association / SARDA Ag Research Summer Tour

9:30 am (MST) Saskatoon Lake Hall, South of Leglace

The bus leaves Saskatoon Lake Hall at 10:00 am. The tour will visit a number of creeping red fescue and perennial ryegrass fields. Growers, seed trade representatives and agronomists will discuss practices including establishment, weed control, fertility, harvesting, terminating stands and marketing. Trials include growth regulators use, wildoat control in perennial ryegrass, annual bluegrass, and establishing perennial ryegrass using Invigor canola.

actively involved in clover and grass seed research and

The cost is $20.00 which includes lunch and transportation. Please pre-register by July 18th. Contact Talon at coordinator@peaceforageseed.ca (1 877 630 2198) or Calvin at calvinyoder123@gmail.com (780 864 7663). A detailed agenda will be available.

2022 Peace Region Forage Seed Association / SARDA Ag Research Summer Tour

9:30 am (MST) SARDA Ag Research Shop – 510 Main Street SE, Falher

The bus leaves the shop at 10:00 am. The tour will stop at Donnelly corner to view and hear results on creeping red fescue, crested wheatgrass, alsike clover and red clover varieties. Pre-seed herbicide options prior to seeding grasses will also be discussed. We plan to visti alsike clover, smooth bromegrass, creeping red fescue, crested wheatgrass and timothy seed fields where different herbicides and growth regulators have been used.

Growers, seed trade representatives and agronomists will discuss practices including establishment, weed control, fertility, harvesting, terminating stands and marketing.

This tour will also feature Nicole Anderson, Grass and Clover Seed Scientist, Oregon State University. Nicole is actively involved in clover and grass seed research and extension. She will be present to discuss Oregon practices for growing clover and grass seed crops.

The cost is $20.00 which includes lunch and transportation. Please pre-register by July 18th. Contact Talon at coordinator@peaceforageseed. gmail.com (780 864 7663). A detailed agenda will be