Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation

Before and after #swath #grazing annual green manures ⁦@pcdf_roblin⁩. Stocking rate was 195 sheep per acre for 5 full days. That’s 39 animal units (1000 lb cows). ⁦@ClaytonRobins⁩ ⁦@BurnerCrop⁩ ⁦@whiteyb⁩ ⁦@scottchalmers15⁩ ⁦@YvonneLawley_UM⁩

Interesting in #intercropping to get the most out of Every acre? Here are the inter companion crops to get #max out of it. @JamesFrey21 @jt_hore

All you grain farmers out there, don’t be jealous of our HUGE combine! #Harvest2018 has begun at @pcdf_roblin.

In a #soil pit with #MBAg specialists Marla Riekman and John Heard, learning about soil health and #greenmanure @pcdf_roblin @jt_hore @MBsoilsleuth

#Hemp fibre samples hanging up to dry @pcdf_roblin. Fibre varieties are grown specifically for their long #bast and short #hurd fibres. Hemp has a million and one uses. @jeffkostuik @jt_hore

Join us the @pcdf_roblin field site for a #soil workshop on Monday, August 20 at 1 pm. Topics will include soil dynamics and fertility, as well as #greenmanure. Hear from MB Ag specialists Marla Reikman and John Heard. No registration needed. @WADOresearch @PESAIresearch @jt_hore

PCDF is hosting a #Soil Awareness Workshop on August 20. Join us to learn about soil dynamics & health, explore #cover crop & #green manure options. @JamesFrey21 @jt_hore

#Hemp plots at @pcdf_roblin are ripening. Hard to tell yet if applying plant growth regulator has had any effect on plot height, but I’m still curious!

A man outstanding in his field! @scottchalmers15 shares from his wealth of experience in pea-canola #intercropping at Kozak farm in Roblin. @pcdf_roblin @jt_hore @PESAIresearch @WADOresearch

Did you know that #MASC offers crop insurance for pea-canola #intecropping? New in 2018, insurance is based on a dollar value for income. @pcdf_roblin

Learning about pea-canola #intercropping with Mackenzie Kozak in #Roblin. Low input costs, improved standability, risk protection, lower pest pressure, and roughly 120% yield over pea or canola alone. @pcdf_roblin @jt_hore @scottchalmers15 @WADOresearch @PESAIresearch

Talking #corn at the @pcdf_roblin Field Day. Grain, Silage and Beyond.

Talking #quinoa at the @pcdf_roblin Field Day.

⁦@pcdf_roblin⁩ Field Day. No worries about heat stroke today!!

⁦@pcdf_roblin⁩ discussing the benefits of cover crops

50% of the crop rotation should still be cereals, says Rejean Picard of @MBGovAg. Talking N rates, seeding rates and growth manipulator use for best wheat results at @pcdf_roblin field day. @MBCooperator

Come Participate in PCDF’s Field Day on July 25, 2018 (10:30-14:00) A great opportunity to explore the diverse family of Quinoa, Cereals, pulses, corn, and cover crops. Free Lunch at 12:00 @JamesFrey21 @jt_hore

Field days are a great way to learn the latest research to apply to your farm. Also visit this website for ongoing projects and results. @WADO ⁦@pcdf_roblin⁩ #MBAg ⁦@prairies_east⁩ mbdiversificationcentres.ca

Plenty of rain in the #Parkland region over the last few days has increased the #FHB risk. Check out the risk map for your area. #Fusarium @pcdf_roblin @jt_hore

MB Crop Diversification Centre’s #Website is Live now Plz visit for #ongoing projects, #annual reports, grain drying & reseeding #tools, upcoming #events, centres’ news, #career opportunities & much more; mbdiversificationcentres.ca @jt_hore @WADOresearch @JamesFrey21 @prairies_east