Every year is different, and 2021 is no exception. With record high crop prices, an early planting window across most of Canada, and now a wet July in Eastern Canada, it has never been more favourable for a fungicide application for your corn silage crop. In our Maizex agronomy work over the last number of…
Category: Agronomy
Clear as Mud: Diversity of Weed Control Platforms in Soybeans
Gone are the good ol’ days and the simplicity of glyphosate-tolerant or conventional soybeans. Today, we have numerous platforms—what does it all mean, and why should you care? Well, the simple answer is herbicide-tolerant weeds. It began back in 2010, when the first glyphosate-tolerant Canada fleabane was found in Essex County. All of a sudden,…
The Sharp Edge: Twin-row, Multi-hybrid Strip Till
On the latest episode of the Sharp Edge, Lead Agronomist Greg Stewart visits with Mike Strang to discuss his multi-pronged approach to high yields by employing several cutting-edge practices relating to tillage, planting, and soil health–all in the same field. "I put Mike in the class of a big dreamer…he's looking at strip till, cover…
Purple Corn
A few cases of purple corn have been reported this week. This phenomenon occurs when there is a combination of hot, sunny days followed by cooler nights, as we have seen in parts of Quebec and elsewhere for a few days now. The recent heat and sun have stimulated photosynthesis in corn, resulting in increased…
Tracking and Managing Nitrogen | Maizex Moving
Our Lead Agronomist Greg Stewart reviews three key phases in the growing season to assess the N status in your corn crop.
Weed Control in Corn
Along with proper seeding conditions, weed control is very important early in the season for corn to maximize yield potential. The time between the 3-leaf to 8-leaf stage is referred to in corn as the “critical weed-free period.” Corn is a weak competitor when it comes to other plants, and in order to achieve your…
Planting Corn in Western Canada
Seeding conditions this spring have been drier in Western Canada due to the lack of snowpack and patchy rain events. Many growers are finding that the top 1–1.5” of soil is dry but that there is moisture below that point. This shouldn’t present too many issues when it comes to corn germination if the seed…
A Few Last-Minute Points Before Entering the Fields
The weather is fine, and the optimum planting window will open within few days in many areas. When looking at the historical data, sowing between April 30 and May 10 will achieve maximum yield in corn. Sowing before and after these dates decreases the yield potential. Some essential points that should not be overlooked before…
Maizex Hybrid Update: Free and Clear for Europe
Maizex Seeds markets a full line of seed corn hybrids across a range of maturities for farmers across Canada. As farmers finalize their spring plans, the grain trade is once again asking for clarification on approvals on different trait combinations in hybrids where the grain produced could be exported to international destinations, most notably Europe….
P and K Fertility in Forage-Dominated Rotations: Are You Keeping Up?
Corn silage is an essential part of many livestock operations as a primary feed ingredient. Maximizing silage crop performance is key to profitability as a result. As we approach corn planting time, it is a good idea to refresh and review your corn fertility program. Many of us may be rusty on soil fertility or…