We heard two reports this week of sulphur deficiency symptoms. One situation was the result of other early-season pressures – delayed emergence and flea beetles – and was solved as the plants grew bigger…
Fertility
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Marketing and environmental challenges often have farmers reviewing ways to best-manage inputs to improve profits. Here are common agronomy practices that can greatly influence crop profitability… -
Two key topics: How much fertilizer does canola need? and Why limit seed-placed fertilizer?… -
1. Prep for good seed placement. 2. Use the canola calculator to set seeding rates. 3. Know the risk of seed-placed fertilizer...and more… -
What fertilizer to put in the seed row? How much fertilizer does canola need? What are your logistical challenges to following the 4Rs?…
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The following article is based on this Canola Watch podcast with University of Manitoba soil scientist David Lobb…
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Fall fertilizer Fall fertilizer is best applied as close to freeze up as possible to balance two objectives: (1) To allow soil to seal over the band (frozen soil may not seal). (2) To reduce losses due to high microbial activity in warm soils. The key strategy of fall fertilization is to store nitrogen……
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Question: After a couple of bad years, cash flow is tight. How can a farm reduce fertilizer costs while still keeping the door open for a good rebound yield? Answer: (1) Soil sampling is often more valuable after a bad year because reserves could still be high. A soil test may show higher than expected carryover. Note that after a…
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Despite some wintery weather, we can hope for (and expect) good harvest weeks to come. Don’t rush into pre-winter jobs just yet…
