What is Wheat Wise?

During the 2022 growing season, Sask Wheat launched the “On-Farm Trial” program. There were four trials, one each at Indian Head, Davidson, Cut Knife and Tisdale. Each producer tested low, medium, and high seeding rates, which were based on the desired plant population of 20, 25, and 30 plants per sq ft. In 2023, we re-branded this program to “Wheat Wise – Plotting the Future”.

Wheat Wise trials are unique. They feature treatments replicated several times within a field with the goal of seeing if there is a statistically significant or different result. Through this program, producers have the opportunity to work alongside Sask Wheat’s agronomists and research experts while implementing field-scale trials under the producers’ farm conditions and management practices allowing them to be within their own comfort zone.

The overall goal of the program is to build an on-farm research network which is led and used by producers. This will allow producers to fine-tune recommendations for their specific farm conditions and assist with future management decisions.

Although the work is collective, the end goal remains the same: Maximize wheat yield, quality and economic return.

Why participate in on-farm research?

Join a network of growers conducting field-scale research and sharing on-farm results
Results are established with your equipment under your farm conditions and management practices to help you make decisions on your farm
A research specialist or agronomist will help support you through every step of the research process and collects data throughout the season
Statistically valid results

2024 Protocols

Sask Wheat is offering producers three different protocol options this year!

Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer
Foliar Nitrogen-Fixing Biological
Split Application of Nitrogen/Top Up Nitrogen

Interested in participating or have an idea for a future protocol?

Contact our Agronomy Extension Specialist Carmen Prang for more information.

Carmen Prang

Agronomy Extension Specialist

Office line: 1-306-653-7966

Cell: 1-306-550-3595

carmen.prang@saskwheat.ca

2023 Protocol and Results

Wheat and canola generally require a large supply of nitrogen (N) to support high yields and quality. New, commercially available biological products may have the ability to facilitate biological N fixation in non-legume crops, potentially reducing the N fertility requirements of these crops. However, there is little publicly available data regarding the performance of N-fixing biological products on wheat. The objective is to determine if there are agronomic and economic benefits of applying a commercially available, foliar-applied N-fixing bacteria product (Envita®) in wheat.

Partnering Organizations On-Farm Trials

2023 Wheat Wise Moments

We are excited to build a network of Saskatchewan producers who are interested in doing field scale research!

As part of our Wheat Wise network, producers are welcome to participate in field tours and meetings to discuss project results - not only on their farm - but around the province! Anyone can also follow along on our website and social media pages for updates throughout the season!

2022 Protocol and Results

Evaluation of Spring Wheat Seeding Rates

Ideal seeding rates can vary significantly and are dependent on many factors, including management, variety, and environment. Research has demonstrated that seeding rate can have an impact on grain yield and quality. The goal of this protocol is to fine-tune generalized seeding rate recommendations, under your environment and typical management practices, to maximize yield and economic return.