Kristen P. MacMillan

• Diploma (Agriculture), University of Manitoba, Canada
• BSc (Agronomy), University of Manitoba, Canada
• MSc (Plant Science), University of Manitoba, Canada

• DAGR 0760 Soybean Field Agronomy

Research interests

Kristen MacMillan leads the soybean and pulse crop agronomy and cropping systems lab through the Agronomist-in-Residence program, a unique partnership between the Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers and the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences that prioritizes applied research, extension and teaching. The goal of her research program is to study and develop best management practices and cropping systems for grain legumes (soybean, dry bean and pea) and optimize agronomy, profitability and sustainability for farmers in Manitoba and western Canada. 

Current research projects

Since 2017, Kristen has developed and led 18 applied research projects throughout agro-Manitoba. She is active in extension and the results of her research are made available through an annual report to support rapid on-farm adoption. Current projects include:

• Dry bean nitrogen management strategies
• Pea cropping intensity effects on Aphanomyces euteiches and grain yield
• Effect of preceding crop, residue management and P fertilizer on yellow pea
• Biological nitrogen fixation in modern dry bean cultivars
• Soybean iron deficiency chlorosis and yield
• Effect of weed control timing on soybean yield

Publications

• 2021 and 2022 Report (PDF)
• 2019 and 2020 Report (PDF)
• 2018 Annual Report (PDF)

Professional Qualification and Affiliations

• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) and Professional Agrologist (PAg).

Industry Partner

• Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers