There will be a large difference between a “simple frost” that just damages or kills some of the leaves vs. a “killing frost” that completely stops thephotosynthesis of the plant. Learn more:
FieldTalk
PRIDE Seeds agronomist Matt Chapple shares how seed companies stress test hybrids to ensure only the best, most resilient hybrids make it to market. He also discusses how hybrid performance can vary in different environments and why it’s critical to properly position a hybrid on a farm to optimize yield.
On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, PRIDE Seed agronomist Matt Chapple looks at how two varieties with different maturity ratings perform in side-by-side plots under the same growing conditions in southwestern Ontario.
Whether the corn crop is just being planted or is emerging in the field, it’s time to do some digging around.
Proper harvest management is critical for producing high quality corn silage. Below are a few quick tips to consider when harvesting your corn silage.
Dave DenBoer, Product Development Manager talks about anthracnose and how to identify and when to consider harvesting your corn crop.
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When to harvest corn with Tar Spot
Dave DenBoerTalking about the importance of scouting your field for tar spot and when to harvest.
Tar Spot
Brian FossTar spot of corn is a foliar disease common to areas of Latin America, where it is considered the most important disease of corn. The first reported occurrences of tar spot in the United States were confirmed in Illinois and Indiana in 2015. The disease has spread quickly and has since been found in SW Ontario in 2020. Certain growing seasons
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Check out the video as Matt Chapple and Amanda Craven talk about fungicide applications in your corn crop. Why you would do it, when you would do it, and what is being accomplished by doing it.
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Hot and dry conditions seem to be continuing across the Prairies this summer, it is important to understand how corn uses water throughout the season.
