Established in 2017, the Pulse Applied Research and Demonstration (ARD) program helps Saskatchewan pulse growers learn about and adopt new, beneficial products and practices on their farms through unbiased, applied agronomy research.
ARD research is conducted primarily at eight research sites across the province, managed by the Agriculture Applied Research Management (Agri-ARM) network, a not-for-profit group of grower-directed organizations. Research outcomes are demonstrated to growers at in-person and on-site events and through SPG’s communication channels.
Research projects use multi-site and multi-year evaluations to understand how new products and practices adapt to different environments.
SPG’s ARD research topics are identified by a committee of SPG staff and industry experts, based on feedback and questions from growers, agronomists, and industry members, and are verified by leading industry experts and research groups.
Specific goals of the program:
- Conduct unbiased testing of products on the market and best practices, specifically in crop management, pest, weed and disease control, plant health and agronomy.
- Generate recommendations from research projects to increase awareness and adoption of existing and new technologies.
- Better understand adaptation across environments through multi-site, multi-year evaluations.
- Communicate research results to growers through various channels to promote adoption and understanding.
Pulse ARD Research Outcomes
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Project Listing (17)
Lentil Response to Varying Rates and Combinations of Potassium and Sulfur Fertility
Lentil Response to Soil Residual Nitrogen and Rhizobial Inoculation
Mitigating Yield Losses Due to Pea Leaf Weevil Feeding in Field Peas and Faba Beans
Demonstration of Biological Enhancements in Pulses
Demonstrating Fenugreek Adaptation and Response to Nitrogen in Varying Environments
Showcasing LVC Faba Bean Varieties to Encourage Adoption of New Varieties to Encourage Adoption of New Varieties with Improved Traits
Chickpea Demonstration Trial: Investigating Optimal Seeding Practices and Cultivar Selection
Response of Chickpea to Granular and Foliar Applied Potassium
Lentil Response to Varying Phosphorus Forms and Placement Options
Archived Research
Evaluating biological treatments to promote agronomic improvement in Saskatchewan pulse crops
Treating unknown health issues in chickpeas with herbicides and fertilizers
Using biological products to improve disease resistance, stress tolerance and yield in chickpeas
Evaluating biological treatments to promote agronomic improvement in Saskatchewan pulse crops
Demonstrating silage options for soybeans and faba beans
Determining best practices to enhance yield, hasten maturity, and reduce disease in faba beans in Saskatchewan
Determining the best phosphorus fertilizer practices for faba bean crops in Saskatchewan?
Evaluating biological treatments to promote agronomic improvement in Saskatchewan pulse crops
Identifying issues related to seeding faba beans through air seeders in Western Canada
Establishing tolerance and efficacy data for a commonly used pulse seed treatment, Vibrance Maxx RFC, in fenugreek in Saskatchewan
Evaluating biological treatments to promote agronomic improvement in Saskatchewan pulse crops
Determining agronomic and economic responses of lentils to seed rates and fungicides
Determining lentil response to fertilizer applications and rhizobial inoculation
Determining optimal timing for applying chemical desiccants to lentil crops
Determining the benefits of intercropping peas and lentils with mustard
Determining the benefits of using liquid inoculants in lentils
Determining the effects of sulphur formulations on pea and lentil
Evaluating biological treatments to promote agronomic improvement in Saskatchewan pulse crops
Identifying lentil response to varying rates and combinations of potassium and sulphur fertility
Identifying the benefits and drawbacks of higher seeding rates for lentil
Identifying the best herbicide management strategies for weed control in lentil
Improving phosphorus management techniques in lentils
Measuring agronomic responses of inoculant formulations and placement in peas and lentils
Optimizing the use of fertilizers and inoculants to increase yields and plant health in lentils
Using fungicides to control anthracnose in lentils
Evaluating biological treatments to promote agronomic improvement in Saskatchewan pulse crops
Determining best management strategies to improve field pea health in Aphanomyces-contaminated soils
Determining the benefits of intercropping peas and lentils with mustard?
Determining the benefits of using granular inoculants on pea crops in terms of yields and plant health
Determining the benefits of using liquid inoculants in peas
Determining the effects of nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur fertilizers on yellow field pea crops across Saskatchewan
Determining the impact of sulphur formulations on pea and lentil
Evaluating biological treatments to promote agronomic improvement in Saskatchewan pulse crops
Identifying the benefits of intercropping peas and oats
Improving field pea root health in Aphanomyces contaminated soils
Measuring agronomic responses of inoculant formulations and placement in peas and lentils
Optimizing yield and protein in field peas through enhanced fertilizer management
Demonstrating silage options for soybeans and faba beans
Determining best control methods/practices for managing volunteer canola in glyphosate-resistant soybean crops
Evaluating biological treatments to promote agronomic improvement in Saskatchewan pulse crops
Resources
Podcast
Fields of Green: 2024 Summer Pulse Projects
Technical
Management of Faba Bean for Optimal Maturity and Reduced Disease Pressure
Technical
Saskatchewan Chickpea Plant Health Issue: 2022 Update
Article
Update on Minor, New & Novel Pulse Crops
Research Summary
Agronomic and Economic Response of Lentil to Seed Rate and Fungicides
Research Summary