Wheat Pete's Word, June 22: Green stripes, smeared sidewalls, eroded knolls, tall wheat, & an early harvest

The sins of the spring are expected to show up about now in the crop, but what about weather conditions last fall? This week’s episode of Wheat Pete’s Word fields several questions about strange observations in the field: ...

Corn School: What you need to know about tissue testing

On this episode of the RealAgriculture Corn School, SGS Canada agronomist Jack Legg shares how growers can actively manage their crop and optimize yield by utilizing tissue testing throughout the growing season.

Soil nitrate test well worth the cost this growing season

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) will not be performing soil nitrate tests for public extension this growing season. Which begs the question: will it pay for farmers and agronomists to d...

Corn School: Staging post-emergent herbicides

The Agronomists: Greg Stewart & Elizabeth Karpinchick on in-crop N for corn

RealAgriculture features another episode of The Agronomists hosted by Lyndsey Smith — and featuring Greg Stewart and Elizabeth Karpinchick. The trio discusses in-crop N applications in the corn crop (and more) at the link...

Corn School: How much side-dress nitrogen does the crop need?

Corn School: Looking at root development from planting to emergence

Whether the corn crop is just being planted or is emerging in the field, it’s time to do some digging around. “You’re going to check on that root development, make sure that it’s growing properly. And then you’re going to ...

Corn School: Late-emerging plants fuel gibberella ear rot