Agronomy Centre

Selecting Silage Hybrids for Your Farm

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…

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…

Elite forages now available

Maizex is now the official source for Elite forages in Ontario and the Maritime provinces. With a rich history of performance in Eastern Canada, Elite forage varieties are built on leading-edge genetics and tested through one of the most comprehensive pre-commercial testing programs in the country. Products are selected specifically to meet the evolving needs…

#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…