It is time of year when you may be thinking about soil sampling. There are many different methods to help you assess your soil health and fertility. Using data you…
What should I do with all this data?
Tag: Tips
Plot Results – What am I looking for?
As yield results are examined this fall and winter, keep in mind some good guiding principles. Multiple Locations – data from a single location is only a snapshot of performance…
Harvesting Hazards
Harvest can be hectic and stressful; especially when things are delayed and we find ourselves racing daylight and rain clouds. Harvest time is the peak season for agriculture-related injuries and fatalities….
What more can my yield monitor tell me?
As the weather is taking a turn for the better, many combines will be rolling in the coming weeks. Most of the combines today are equipped with a yield monitor,…
Who likes fines? Equipment setup can help.
Who likes fines? Harvesting corn over 28%, if not done properly, can lead to costly levels of fines! Early harvest samples are suggesting that we have not completely black layered….
Damage to Corn from Birds
Many parts of Ontario experience significant damage to corn due to birds. Often, birds will feed on developing corn ears immediately following pollination and during the early stages of grain…
Planter Speed 101
Every spring, farmers across the province asks a lot from their planters when it comes to correct seed placement. Some simple math will demonstrate that when we plant approximately 28,000…
Three action items needed to achieve success when using Bayer Fluency Agent:
1) Shake or roll pail before opening. Product must be fluffed up after settling during shipping. 2) When applying, spread and mix product into seed (don’t dump the scoop or…
7 weeks to get the crop in!
Don’t hit the panic button yet, we still have plenty of time. As Kirk discussed in his article last week, we still have 7 weeks until the end of May,…
The non-sexy planter check list
Winter meetings have led to discussions on planting with greater speed, increased depth accuracy, superior seed placement, and better seed singulation. I consider these the “sexy” topics, but what about…