Ontario Grain Farmer August 2021

from ESN is likely to be more readily available in southern Ontario than it is in northern Ontario where he did his research. In terms of spring or fall application, among other findings, Sahota observes that spring wheat yield was equal whether the ESN blend was applied in spring or fall, but protein was a little higher with spring application. “I tried to trial as many different options as possible so that farmers can look at the results and choose what’s best for them,” he notes. As a last word of advice, Sahota notes that ESN is best applied in the seed row at planting. “Because of the polymer coating,” he says, “it doesn’t damage the seedlings and N released in the seed row is quickly taken up by the roots.” Readers are welcome to ask Dr. Tarlok Singh Sahota questions about this research. Email him at tssahota@lakeheadu.ca or call/text his cell at 807-707-1987. Sahota’s paper can be found here: www.davidpublisher.com/index.php/Home/ Article/index?id=45024.html Funding for this research was provided by Agrium, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs. l ONTARIO GRAIN FARMER 17 AUGUST 2021 Because the rate of N release from ESN is temperature- dependent, Canadian research was especially needed. Attention Producers… we want your quality Ontario-grown corn! Greenfield Global has reopened its Farm Direct Program for the Chatham, Johnstown, and Tiverton Ontario facilities. • Call today to sell your corn direct • Make online offers from our website • Contract direct – electronic payments! • Schedule direct – electronic scheduling! It’s easy! Go online today at www.greenfield.com to see our bids and make an offer. Chatham and Tiverton • Call Melody at 416-704-7953 melody.hambleton@greenfield.com Johnstown • Call Joanne at 613-796-6079 joanne.vanmoorsel@greenfield.com