Desiccant Archives

Dry down before straight cutting canola

Agronomy tips... from the field

By Chadrick Carley August 30, 2017

Straight-cutting your shatter-resistant canola variety this season? Timing is of the essence, and you need your field to be ready for harvest. That’s why you may want to consider using a true desiccant for more precise control over your harvest timing. However, if controlling perennial weeds is a big concern — or you have a […] Read more

Wheat & Chaff

Pulse desiccant dos and don’ts

Agronomy tips... from the field

By Carolyn Ruzicka August 5, 2016

The devil’s in the details when it comes time to desiccate your pea, lentils and chickpeas. And with pulses worth more than they’ve ever been, it pays to have as smooth a harvest as possible. Here are a few fundamentals to keep in mind: The first step is to determine the natural maturity of the […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Pulses

Consider timing when choosing desiccants for lentils

Depending on what you're trying to achieve, you do have choices

By Lisa Guenther June 22, 2016

Whether you’re an old hand at growing lentils, or relatively inexperienced, it’s worth brushing up on a few harvest tips before the combines start rolling. Harvest success begins before seeding. It’s best to pick land that’s fairly level and stone-free, says Dale Risula, provincial specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture in Regina. “Rolling your land is a […] Read more

Crops, Pulses

Use a true desiccant for best dry-down

By Carolyn Ruzicka, Syngenta September 10, 2015

A big part of getting high quality peas and lentils in the bin is using a “true” desiccant that gives you a fast, even dry down. How I define a “true” desiccant? Simple. A true desiccant is not systemic and works by actively bursting the live cell of the plant on contact, thus releasing moisture. […] Read more

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Dry down before straight cutting canola

Pulse desiccant dos and don’ts

Consider timing when choosing desiccants for lentils

Use a true desiccant for best dry-down

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