Rooted in Research
Through innovation and scientific rigor, LARA conducts research in support of those who grow crops in the Lakeland.
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- Water Management
Effect of NuEarth Soil Products on Wheat Development & Yield
NuEarth products, applications and measurements occurred during the growing season of 2025 in plots of 5.75m in width by 12.2m in length. Crop used for ...
Demo Trial: Narrow and wide lupin showcase
The lupin demonstration trial was sown in Smoky Lake. In this demonstration there were three varieties of narrow leaf lupin (Boregine, Lunabor and Probor) and ...
Demo Trial: Camelina and Ethiopian variety showcase
Camelina Ethiopian Mustard The seed for this demonstration trials was provided by Dr. Christina Eynck. She is a ...
Demo Trial: Showcasing the impact of various agronomic practices on canola growth, development and yield
Canola is an oilseed crop mostly grown in western Canada. There are several factors that need to be considered in order to obtain optimal yields. ...
Integrated use of organic and inorganic fertilizers for forage barley production in Northeastern Alberta
Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is one of the most widely grown annual forage crops in Alberta and has better feed quality than oats, wheat, or ...
Evaluation of early seeded multiple cuts winter cereals for livestock feed as a drought management strategy in Alberta
The Lakeland region of Alberta experienced one of the driest years since 2002, leaving many agricultural producers scrambling for feed and water resources for livestock ...
Copper enrichment in fodder wheat, barley and oats – An option to improve cattle productivity
Many cattle consuming locally produced forages are susceptible to copper (Cu) deficiency in Alberta. A significant challenge for livestock producers in several parts of the ...
Improving relative forage quality during stubble grazing with low-growing clovers as relay crops
Stubble grazing is currently a widespread practice in central Alberta, which enables livestock producers to make use of alternative forage resources (i.e. cereal crop stubble) ...
Performance Evaluation of Two-Row and Six-Row Forage Barley Mixtures
Many areas in Alberta have experienced some of the worst droughts in recent years. Severe and sustained drought is particularly stressful for beef cattle operations, ...
Impact of allelopathic cover crops and its termination method in subsequently planted cash crops
More than 60% of weed management is through recurring herbicide applications, leading increased instances of weed resistance. Allelopathy is the influence, usually detrimental, of one ...
Tributary Water Testing
Tributary Monitoring 2017-2019 Tributary water testing and monitoring of Moose Lake continued in 2017-2019, with plans to continue monitoring into 2020. The sites were tested ...
Sod Seeding
Energy Consumption and Agronomic Benefits of Conventional and Zero Tillage Seeding Systems - Part 1 Partners: Gerald Mathiot Patrick Mathiot Mike Richter Patrick Elsen Caouette ...
Perennial Forage Project
Perennial forages include a diverse range of grasses and legumes that are utilized by livestock producers for a wide variety of purposes – from hay ...
High Legume Pasture Project
It is well known that the inclusion of legume crops improves the protein content and digestibility of your forage stand resulting in improved overall quality ...
Bale Grazing Wastage Estimation
One extended season grazing option that has raised high interest is bale grazing or grazing bales in-field, rather than in a dry-lot. In articles in ...
Winter Grazing Standing Corn
Interest in utilizing standing corn as an extended grazing system has been increasing and there are many aspects that make it an ideal crop for ...
Regional Silage Variety Trials
The Annual Forage Trials (AFTs) began at LARA in 2008 with the purpose of comparing annual silage crops for whole-plant production when considering both yield ...
Regional Variety Trials – Pulses
Background: The regional variety trials have been grown in the Lakeland since 1991. Each variety is tested for three years against a common check variety ...
Night Spraying
Background: Recently, the question has been raised as to whether the effectiveness of various herbicides change as spraying times are altered throughout the day. The ...
Regional Variety Trials – Cereals
Background: Regional cereal variety trials have been grown in the Lakeland since 1991. Each new variety is tested for three years against a common check ...
Alberta Ranchers Winter Grazing Cattle
In partnership with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Chinook Applied Research Association and West Central Forage Association, this series of 47 videos shares the personal perspectives and ...
