Q: I have the big-picture plan for my farm for 2022, is there anything else I should consider? A: Between the cold weather and the pandemic, the winter months may seem extra long this year. As growers, we need to use this time wisely to prepare for spring. Planning for the 2022 crop is well […] Read more
Don’t forget the details in your crop plan
Q & A with an expert
A connected farm is an efficient farm
Q & A with an expert
Q: What are the benefits of collecting data and using digital tools on my farm? A: Data. This is a word we hear a lot in agriculture, and rightly so. We are now farming in the digital age and we need to see this as the huge opportunity that it is for farming operations. Historically, […] Read more
The finer details you should focus on now
Q & A with an expert
Q: I have the big picture planned for my farm in 2021. What else do I need to consider? A: The winter months may seem extra long with our current situation, but as growers we need to use this time wisely. Planning for the 2021 crop is well underway but there are many important considerations […] Read more
Planning for a fresh crop season
Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions
Q. After a challenging harvest, what do I need to look at for next year? A: Crop planning can be hard to do with uncertainty in the markets, however, doing it sooner rather than later is important. Acting while agronomic issues encountered in last year’s crop are fresh in our minds is key, as some […] Read more
Does the early weed controller always get the worm?
Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions
Q: Is early weed control always a solid tactic? A. It’s been well established that competition from early-emerging weeds is most detrimental to crop development. Weeds emerging along with the crop compete for moisture, fertility and light before the crop has a chance to get the upper hand by developing its root system and getting […] Read more
Tillage for better crop establishment
Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions
Q. Can tillage help with better crop establishment or fertility management? A: Crop establishment can be impacted by soil moisture and temperature, especially in areas where more warm-season crops such as soybeans and corn are grown. High soil residue levels act as an insulating layer to the soil and reduce the rate of soil temperature […] Read more
Water Use Efficiency (WUE) and your crop
Q & A with CPS
Q: While we have little control over available moisture for crop production, how can it impact the final result? What is meant by the term “Water Use Efficiency (WUE)?” A: When we consider inputs that are essential for crop growth we tend to think of fertility. However, there is one ingredient that every single cropping […] Read more
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