Over the past week I have been asked a few times about what the correct rate of potassium fertilizer would be to apply this fall to prepare for next year’s crop. There is no doubt that the exceptional weather for fall field work and impressive crops across the province have led growers to wonder about…
High clearance equipment has expanded the possibilities for applying nitrogen right up to tassel time, especially in fields or parts of fields where N deficiencies are apparent. Here are a few considerations: Greg StewartMaizex Seeds Agronomy Lead…
Canada Fleabane Here is the most recent summary of information on Canada Fleabane control in soybeans from Mike Cowbrough, OMAFRA. Great stuff. This and other timely information can be found at www.fieldcropnews.com Greg Stewart – Maizex Agronomy Lead…
Some last minute reminders on spring tillage: Greg StewartMaizex Seeds Agronomy Lead…
Did you know that 2015 is the “International Year of the Soil”? The United Nations made this declaration on December 5th, 2014, which was the first ever World Soil Day. The UN pointed out that by the year 2050, the amount of food producing land available per person will be a quarter of what it…
Over the past few months, producers have purchased a large portion of their fertilizer needs; however, it may not be enough. Fertilizer in many cases is the largest crop input and needs careful management. Historical trends suggest an imbalance in application to crop requirements. Canadian producers purchase approximately $4 billion of fertilizer annually, typically allocated…
As corn varieties have developed over time, so has the amount and timing of nitrogen uptake in corn. In research done by Tony Vyn, Professor of Agronomy, Purdue University, “modern hybrids (post-1990) took up 27 percent more total nitrogen from the soil after flowering than pre-1990 corn plants. In fact, nitrogen uptake after flowering in…
Who can tell me how much phosphorus (P2O5) and potassium (K2O) was removed by crops over the last three growing seasons? This question was posed to the audience at the SouthWest Ag Conference by Peter Johnson with little response. Fertilizer is a large production expense and the ability to monitor its use is becoming more…
I am a farmer. Statistics Canada says I am part of only 2% of the Canadian population. I am a seed grower. Agriculture and Agri‐Food Canada estimates that 9 out of every 10 bites of food taken in the world begin with the planting of a seed. As a seed grower, it’s my job to produce high…
In areas where rainfall amounted to 1 to 3 inches in a matter of minutes, there is a possibility of crusting. We need to be proactive in watching our crop. Seed is very resilient and vigourous this time of year, so it will remain healthy under the crust and will definitely push through if the…