Spreading Manure Safely In The Winter
Winter spreading can be beneficial for farmers, providing time for application on cropland and reducing the risk of soil compaction by heavy equipment. However, winter application is discouraged & under increased public scrutiny and carries an increased risk of polluting groundwater or surface water. The biggest risk is when spread on snow-covered or frozen fields […]
Read MoreCleaning Tips for your SenseFly Camera
Even though it might be the end of the season for flying your UAV, and your batteries are prepped for storage, but have you taken care of your cameras? No matter how careful you may be, through normal use, cameras (electronics) attracts tiny bits of dust. Landing your UAV poses the greatest risk of dirt, […]
Read MoreKeep Your Wheels On The Road
Navigating roads can be a challenge, especially with today’s larger equipment. About 13 percent of farm related fatalities across Canada are traffic related. Most car drivers are not familiar with sharing the road, placing more onus on equipment drivers. Follow Provincial Equipment Transportation Rules It is important to not only review rules about safe transport […]
Read MoreHow Late Can You Seed Winter Wheat?
Winter wheat planting is off to a slow start in Ontario owing to the delayed harvest of beans. Growers are, however, keen to plant more wheat and make adjustments, including broadcast seeding into standing soybeans and adjusting seeding rates. Wheat after hay or wheat has a high risk of Take-all disease. Wheat after silage should […]
Read MoreIn Recognition of Phosphorus Week
Sept 16-21 commemorates the discovery of phosphorus 350 yeas ago. In conjuction with this week, two leading Cdn researchers have reviewed 100’s of ‘P” research reports and issued a new report that looks at gaps in knowledge and priorities for P research. 4R Management of Phosphorus Fertilizer in the Northern Great Plains: A Review of […]
Read MoreDrone Imagery As Aid To Harvest Timing
2019’s weather has been less than kind to many crops, resulting in a lot of unevenness in crop stage. Some fields appear as if there were different crops in one field, making it difficult for farmers to make the decision when to swath or harvest. Drone imagery is a valuable tool to help assess the […]
Read MoreControl Tough Perennial & Annual Weeds With Pre Or Post Harvest
Every year brings its share of troublesome weeds, and the fall is the best time to control perennial and winter annual weeds. There are 5 main benefits of a fall weed control program. Control of perennial weeds like Canada Thistle, quack grass and perennial sow thistle is best with a pre-harvest application when these weeds […]
Read MoreSimplify Soybean Yield Estimation with the 21 Rule
Many farmers often like to estimate soybean yield late in the season. Ideally, the closer the beans are to maturity, the better the estimate will be. The traditional approach to estimating yield by the formula (pods/acre X seeds)/pod /(seeds/lb.)/(lbs. per bushel) is time consuming and tedious. There is a simpler approach that is based on […]
Read MoreHas Soybean Cyst Nematode Got Your Number?
Soybean cyst nematode (SCN) is the number one pest of soybeans in Ontario and Quebec, causing significant yield loss, often without growers’ awareness of the problem until populations becoming endemic in a field. Current surveys show SCN has not reached Manitoba but is present just across the border in North Dakota. Where soybeans go, so […]
Read MoreLeverage Your Soil Sample Business to Gain More Sales
Think about this scenario for a moment: A new client calls wanting to know how soon you might be able to grid soil sample 4,000 acres. How accurately can you answer that? You or your staff may already be maxed out with helping clients, but there are 7 good reasons why you may want to […]
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