Partner blog feature: 4R Practices showcased at Innovation Farms

Oct 10, 2023

Research and innovation are helping to drive adoption of sustainable practices on farms across Canada.

Research and innovation are helping to drive adoption of sustainable practices on farms across Canada. This includes the 4R Principles – applying the right type of fertilizer to the right place in the right amount at the right time – which are key to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions from crop production.

In August 2023, Bioenterprise Canada collaborator EMILI (Enterprise Machine Intelligence Learning Initiative) welcomed over 130 attendees to its 5,500 acre Innovation Farms site to observe a series of live field demonstrations showcasing how these principles can be incorporated on the farm.

Source : Bioenterprises.ca

Video: Wisconsin Corn and Soybean Weed Management Updates and Considerations for 2026 and Beyond

Dr. Rodrigo Werle, associate professor and extension weed scientist, UW–Madison, shares the latest updates and future considerations for corn and soybean weed management in Wisconsin. This presentation covers herbicide resistance trends in waterhemp, including newly confirmed cases of HPPD and S-metolachlor resistance, and emphasizes the importance of residual herbicides and strategic tank mixes for consistent control. Rodrigo also introduces upcoming technologies like Vyconic soybeans and new herbicide products, discusses integrated weed management strategies such as planting green with cover crops, and highlights practical recommendations for 2026 and beyond.

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