Ryegrass

For the men’s World Cup, Canada ryegrass seed was exported to Brazil. Why wasn’t it used for the women in Canada?

July 8, 2014Sports

At the World Cup in Brazil, the pitches took a beating. But Brazil had a secret to beat that foot traffic and slide tackling — hardy, perennial ryegrass seed from Manitoba, Canada. Why wouldn’t Canada have provided it to its own Women’s World Cup?At the World Cup in Brazil, the pitches took a beating. But Brazil had a secret to beat that foot traffic and slide tackling — hardy, perennial ryegrass seed from Manitoba, Canada. Why wouldn’t Canada have provided it to its own Women’s World Cup?

U.K. researchers develop new grass type to better capture water runoff

August 15, 2013Environment