Coordinating agronomist: Jamie Puchinger
Organization: Farming Smarter
Practice: Nitrogen management
Trial started: Fall 2025
Barrier: There is limited data on the cost-benefit analysis of the use of EEFs on a fall-seeded winter wheat crop under irrigation in the Prairies.
Description: This study aims to evaluate the use of EEFs in irrigated winter wheat systems in southern Alberta. A replicated strip trial will compare two rates of fall-applied urea (at 100% and 80% the recommended rate) with and without the use of a dual inhibitor (Anvol and Centuro U-Pro) to a check (with no nitrogen). Soil samples, emergence counts, canopy closure, vigour, biomass and aerial imagery will be captured in this trial. Grain yield and quality will also be measured and nitrogen use efficiency and profitability will be calculated. The project assesses strategies to reduce nitrogen losses, reduce operational expenses while maintaining yields for overall increased profitability.