by Breanne Baker | Sep 1, 2010 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
September 1, 2010 Sclerotinia infection, late-season hail and frost threats have growers wondering whether to swath early. Take time to make an informed decision. Many canola fields are still a week away from 50% to 60% seed colour change — the ideal swathing stage —...
by Breanne Baker | Aug 30, 2010 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
In an attempt to spray a wet field, a Saskatchewan grower unfortunately got stuck. To fix the situation, a track hoe was brought to pull the sprayer out. Without much success, it was decided to wait until the following day to try again. The next morning, ready to...
by Breanne Baker | Aug 30, 2010 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Here are more pictures of the blunder.
by Breanne Baker | Aug 23, 2010 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
This spring and summer has been a trying one in southern Alberta; and the fall looks to be the same way. With all the excess moisture, hail and stress crops in the DynAgra trading area are multi staged and late. So the question arises, “How do I harvest a multi staged...
by Breanne Baker | Jul 26, 2010 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
All of these sunny days we have had in the past week has really helped the canola along. At our Get More Bushels Super Crop Plot near Blackie, the canola has really filled in. Canola is a smart plant and any spare room it has to grow, it will take it and flourish as...
by Breanne Baker | Jul 6, 2010 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
With the large amounts of moisture that has engulfed most of the prairies, nitrogen fertilizer has been on the move. Volitization, leaching, and denitrification losses can add up to some sick plants. Below is a flow chart on how to scout for fertilizer deficient...