In an effort to find out why certain fields or areas of fields consistently produce higher yields I discovered that there are certain field characteristics which contribute to the ability to produce more yield. The characteristics of consistently high production areas are: elevated levels of soil biology; better water infiltration; lower bulk density; deeper topsoil […] Read more
Five Characteristics Of Highly Productive Fields
Re-Think Your Cereal Seeding Rates – for Jul. 25, 2011
When preparing crop plans with farmers and discussing planned cereal seeding rates, they usually talk in bushels per acre. But using the same rule-of-thumb bushels per acre can mean very different seeding rates year over year. Instead, we start by establishing a target plant stand per square foot for each crop type and perhaps even […] Read more
Five Tips For Better Field Scouting
Good farm managers know devoting time and allocating resources to field crop scouting during the growing season pays dividends. Effective field scouting is documented, accurate, regular, and thorough. Follow these tips to help you get the most out of the time you spend in the field. KEEP DETAILED RECORDS A good record keeping system of […] Read more
Four Tips For Better Spray Application Timing
Choosing the right application timing for crop protection products isn’t always a straightforward decision. The difference between getting it right or not can mean economic losses from wasted product, crop damage or poor control. One of the factors that complicates the decision making process is different timing recommendations for different pests. The following tips will […] Read more
Tips For Improved Grain Bag Storage
CROP STORAGE Judging from the number of bags sold each year, it’s estimated about 50 million bushels of grain are stored in grain bags in Western Canada each year. The amount is increasing as more farmers see the benefits from using this system. Industry reps say the big reason is improved harvesting efficiency, as grain […] Read more
Re-Think Your Cereal Seeding Rates – for Mar. 14, 2011
When preparing crop plans with farmers and discussing planned cereal seeding rates, they usually talk in bushels per acre. But using the same rule-of-thumb bushels per acre can mean very different seeding rates year over year. Instead, we start by establishing a target plant stand per square foot for each crop type and perhaps even […] Read more
Three Steps To Better On-Farm Seed Treating
With every job on the farm we start with the end goal in mind. In crop production we want the seeds that we plant to achieve their greatest potential as a high quality, high yielding crop. Seed that has an effective seed treatment applied with the proper equipment has a greater chance of reaching that […] Read more
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