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Grain Farmers of Ontario

Author: Peter Johnson

Cropside: N rates and lodging to help determine N rates

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

April 2011 - IN MEETINGS THROUGHOUT the winter we have been discussing higher nitrogen rates for cereals. Our research definitely suggests that higher N rates combined with fungicides can result in higher yields and more profit for soft…
Cropside: Calibrate those spreaders

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

January 2011 - A WELL-CALIBRATED MACHINE MEANS BETTER COVERAGE IN THE FIELD AS OF THIS fall, urea is the cheapest source of nitrogen (N). Many farmers will take advantage of this economic opportunity and apply urea this spring.…
Cropside: Residue management for wheat

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

October 2010 - PROPER PRACTICES BEGIN WITH HARVEST OF THE PREVIOUS CROP UNEVEN RESIDUE DISTRIBUTION causes many problems in wheat planting, growth and development. Proper residue management to avoid these pitfalls is critical. wreaking havoc Increased residue levels…
Cropside: Dead or alive?

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

March 2010 - GET OUT INTO your winter wheat fields and assess the crop in the early spring! Every spring calls come in about wheat going backwards. The reality is you didn’t assess those fields closely enough in…
Cropside

AGRONOMIC INFORMATION FROM ONTARIO'S CROP SPECIALISTS

November 2009 - TAKING A WALK through the field in late fall can provide valuable information which will guide spring management decisions. Use the information below as a guide to what to look for and what it means…