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Choosing a pulse inoculant
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Choosing a pulse inoculant

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

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Q. What type of pulse inoculant should I use on my farm? A: When choosing an inoculant, first select the correct species of rhizobia. There are many species, each linked to a specific set of pulse crop hosts. For example, the rhizobia species Bradyrhizobia japonicum will colonize soybean roots but not pea roots. Inoculant formulation […] Read more
Choosing the best canola hybrid
Canola, Crops

Choosing the best canola hybrid

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

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Q. What should I think about when choosing a canola variety? A. Consider the following key factors: herbicide system, field selection, crop rotation, crop fertility and harvest management. First, consider your herbicide options: Roundup Ready, TruFlex, LibertyLink or Clearfield. Many seed companies now offer a broad choice. Think about the features of each system. For […] Read more
Getting ready for next year’s crop
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Getting ready for next year’s crop

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

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Q. As the 2019 growing season wraps up, what should I do to plan for 2020? A. As the current season ends, growers have an excellent opportunity to carry lessons learned into next year. Now is a good time to take stock of observations made from the swather or combine cab. Lodging may be an […] Read more
Soil testing pastures and hayfields
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Soil testing pastures and hayfields

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

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Q. Why should I soil test my pastures and hayfields? A. Soil testing pastures and hayfields should be routine. Often these fields get an initial fertilization and then, after a few years of establishment, growers ask what could be missing to maximize output. Forages are big users of nutrients. In hay crops much of the nutrients taken up are removed from the field when the […] Read more
Seed-placed fertilizer blends for soybeans
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Seed-placed fertilizer blends for soybeans

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

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Q: What’s the ideal seed-placed starter fertilizer blend for soybeans? A: Legume plants have a high demand for phosphorus. Phosphorus is critical in many lifecycle processes from photosynthesis to nodulation. Currently, many acres of soybeans are still grown without enough fertilizer to offset nutrient removal by the crop. This may lead to nutrient deficiencies in […] Read more
Establishing a corn crop for grazing or silage
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Establishing a corn crop for grazing or silage

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

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Q: What are some factors to consider when establishing a corn crop for grazing or silage? A: Corn is a great option for grazing or silage, but there are several factors to consider when you’re establishing your corn crop. Crop rotation, fertility, plant depth and population, planting date and soil temperature and weed control are […] Read more
Copper deficiencies can reduce wheat yields
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Copper deficiencies can reduce wheat yields

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

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Q: How do I know if I have copper-deficient soils? A: Copper is the micronutrient most often found deficient in Western Canada. In a nutshell, copper deficiency is most often found in deep sandy soils and peat soils, and wheat is the most sensitive crop. Soil tests are a good tool to predict potential copper […] Read more
Reduce clubroot with sanitation, rotation and genetics
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Reduce clubroot with sanitation, rotation and genetics

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

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Q: How can I reduce the threat of clubroot? A: Growers in areas with little to no clubroot should consider implementing simple preventative strategies to reduce the chance of large-scale infection. The key to reducing the threat of clubroot is to use management practices that prevent clubroot spores from entering your field, or if a […] Read more
Choosing a new seed variety
Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Choosing a new seed variety

Q & A with Nutrien Ag Solutions

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Q: What factors should I consider when selecting new seed varieties? A: If you’re thinking about a new seed variety on your farm, don’t let yield be the only deciding factor. Selecting a top yielder is important but remember to look at other agronomic factors as well. One of the factors that should be considered […] Read more
Nutrien Ag Solutions launched a new customer portal over the summer.
Features, News

Nutrien Ag Solutions offers new digital platform

Customers can access agronomy, 
business information and past purchases online

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A major ag input dealers aims to go beyond selling fertilizer and seed by providing easy access to business and agronomic information for its customers through a digital platform. “We think this is where the world is going and we want to offer that service to our customers,” says Mike Frank, president of Nutrien Ag […] Read more

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