Selecting the right corn hybrids for your farm is one of the most important factors in achieving a successful crop. There are many things to consider when selecting your silage hybrids to make sure they align with your production system and desired goals. We strongly suggest you consult with your nutritionist to identify your ration…
Category: Agronomy
Smart Soybean Selection
Looking for guidance on how to pick the right soybean for your farm? It’s no wonder! In the past, life was a lot simpler: there were conventional soybeans and glyphosate-tolerant soybeans. Today, however, that’s not the case. Now we have conventional, identity-preserved soybeans. We have Xtend soybeans, tolerant to glyphosate and dicamba. We have XtendFlex…
Kernel Mass vs. Kernel Number Explained
At Maizex, our agronomy team has spent the last few years classifying hybrids by kernel numbers or kernel mass. This provides insight into how the hybrids build yield and ultimately helps growers make better hybrid placement decisions. Our work has demonstrated that most hybrids can be categorized as either ‘kernel number hybrids’ or ‘kernel mass…
Forage varieties adapted to each field
Maizex forage seeds are tested and carefully selected to meet the different needs of producers. Our forage blends are developed with performance in mind as well as adaptability to the different conditions of each agricultural operation. The comprehensive product line in the Maizex forage seed portfolio allows you to choose the best seeds field by…
The Sharp Edge: Season 4
We are excited for the return of the Sharp Edge for Season 4, as we roam the Canadian countryside with realagriculture.com in search of new and innovative farming practices to share with our audience. The Sharp Edge, by realagriculture.com and brought to you by Maizex Seeds, is a series designed to provide unique information and…
#AgroMinute Feed
In this episode of #AgroMinute, @henryprinzen and@stevedenys talk about soybean seedling diseases. #Plant24 #fieldbyfield #CanadianGrownCanadianOwned pic.twitter.com/IvBZMKruLM— Maizex Seeds (@Maizex) June 25, 2024 In this episode of #AgroMinute, @henryprinzen and @stevedenys discuss soil compaction and the impacts we may see on plant growth. #Plant24 #fieldbyfield #CanadianGrownCanadianOwned pic.twitter.com/NcnegA1toD— Maizex Seeds (@Maizex) June 21, 2024 This episode of…
Spring has Sprung!
With the sudden start to spring in Ontario this week, everyone seems to have caught spring fever! There has been some stir here about trying to plant later this week with the warm temperatures and favourable soil conditions. However, it is still early, and we do not advise planting corn or soybeans especially given the…
Annual Agronomy Summary Released for 2022
We are proud to present our annual Agronomy Research Summary, which is now available at no cost to farmers across the country. This year’s booklet reflects research conducted or sponsored by the company’s agronomy team throughout the 2022 growing season, including several areas impacted by the dry year experienced in many regions.Subjects include fungicide use,…
Maizex Agronomy 2023: Learn Connected!
Three power-packed virtual sessions from our experts in Indiana Be sure to join us virtually at the times below for a one-hour discussion followed by an open Q&A session. Bring all of your hardest questions!For anyone who cannot attend one or more sessions, they will be recorded and available on-demand until March 31, 2023. Tuesday,…
Agronomy Videos
#AgroMinute Check out our social media channels for all of our short, timely, and informative videos from our #AgroMinute series. All the videos are archived here. In our inaugural #AgroMinute, @stevedenys and @henryprinzen talk about #nitrogen efficiency. #Plant23 #TruePerformance #agronomy #CanadianGrownCanadianOwned pic.twitter.com/RGVdkihCjX— Maizex Seeds (@Maizex) March 24, 2023 The Sharp Edge Check out our latest…