by Breanne Baker | Sep 6, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Field Scouting
In the past few days some regions, particularly in central Alberta, have experienced some light frosts. Producers are asking if these frosts caused damage and whether they should be swathing right away or waiting to let the crop mature further. Below are some things...
by Breanne Baker | Sep 1, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
From Amanda Homans, Agronomist for Decisive Farming. In most circumstances sulphur is applied in the spring as a blend for the up and coming season. Another option is to apply Tiger 90CR Sulphur in the fall or early in the spring as a surface broadcast application. ...
by Breanne Baker | Aug 31, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
From Amanda Homans, Agronomist for Decisive Farming. In some of my field scouting lately, I have noticed that there is a higher than normal amount of Ergot in the area, in particular wheat fields. Ergot infects both cereals and grasses; the most susceptible is rye,...
by Breanne Baker | Aug 29, 2011 | Articles, Decisive Farming
Decisive Farming is very involved in supporting our local communities and take pride in doing so. This past weekend was North Battleford’s 3rd Annual Bridge Fest. This is a family oriented festival with breakfast, live entertainment, activities for the kids...
by Breanne Baker | Aug 25, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Swathing early before the recommended 50 to 60% seed colour change in the high temperatures occurring lately will not necessarily mean earlier combining. Under hot, dry conditions crop dry down can occur quickly (drop below 10% moisture) but not crop curing (seed...