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…
Tag: Field Care
Maizex Today: April 27, 2015
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…
Spring Tillage Tips
Some last minute reminders on spring tillage: Greg StewartMaizex Seeds Agronomy Lead…
Do you have enough?
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…
2015 – The International Year of the Soil
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….
Nitrogen uptake in corn – Are patterns changing and how do we manage?
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…
Do you know how to calculate nutrient removal?
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…
Why Do I Need Seed Treatments?
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…
Managing Soil Crusting Issues
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….
Early Insects – What to watch out for
Little critters will be scouring the soil looking for something juicy to eat. Below is a brief summary of what to watch out for. For more detailed information on thresholds,…