A fertilizer program based on yield goals, 4R practices and current soil nutrient levels will improve profitability.
Precision fertilization: 3 low-cost tests to optimize canola production
Try these low-cost, low-risk fertilizer tests for valuable new observations on yield potential, hidden soil nutrient issues and right rates.
Right rates for seed-placed fertilizer
The risk of seed-placed fertilizer comes from the nitrogen component of ammonium phosphate, ammonium sulphate and all nitrogen fertilizers.
Shopping for an agronomist
A farm decides it could benefit from outside advice on crop rotation and fertilizer rates, or on scouting and pest management. Here are some questions to ask a prospective agronomist.
Soil sampling – timing, technique, interpretation
Soil sampling just prior to seeding is ideal, but fall soil sampling can be almost as accurate and has various advantages.
The path to variable (optimum) rate application
Variable rate (VR) or “optimum” rate application aligns with the potential of productivity zones within each field, ideally increasing profit and environmental sustainability.
Tips to apply nitrogen and sulphur in season
In-season application of nitrogen or sulphur can make sense in some circumstances. This article describes how to do it.
Tips to increase soil pH for crop nutrition and clubroot
Ideal soil pH for canola is 6.0 to 7.0. Fields with pH below 5.5 may see an economic benefit from lime. This article provides tips.