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Tillering is a common phenomenon in grasses. Several cereals such as wheat and barley for example benefit from this and this is particularly true in winter cereals where each additional tiller produces a generally harvestable spike head.
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Western Canada Wrap Up for the Season
November 25, 2022 Sara Meidlinger- Filed Under:
- Corn, Miscellaneous
This fall couldn’t have been better for corn silage harvest, grain corn harvest and fall field work, but I think it’s fair to say that winter has arrived!
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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:
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Corn School: Stress testing hybrids to see where they fit
October 4, 2022 Matt Chapple- Filed Under:
- Corn, Crop Management, Planting, Precision Agriculture
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.
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Soybean School: Long-season varieties create yield risk and rewards
September 29, 2022 Matt Chapple- Filed Under:
- Crop Management, Soybeans
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.
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Corn School: Looking at root development from planting to emergence
September 21, 2022 Sara Meidlinger- Filed Under:
- Corn, Crop Management, Planting
Whether the corn crop is just being planted or is emerging in the field, it’s time to do some digging around.
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Making Good Quality Corn Silage
September 21, 2022 Sara Meidlinger- Filed Under:
- Corn, Crop Management, Silage
Proper harvest management is critical for producing high quality corn silage. Below are a few quick tips to consider when harvesting your corn silage.
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Yield loss is assumed when drought stress occurs for four or more consecutive days. The type of yield loss varies depending on the stages the corn plant is in.
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While Goss’s Wilt is found in Western Canada, it is not currently widespread, and is hard to find in fields year after year, you do need to know how to identify and manage.
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PRIDE Seeds is excited to welcome our 2022 summer students. Each year, we select a handful of college university students who are working towards a career in agriculture to join our team, learn about the industry and contribute to the success of our organization.
We’d love to introduce to you our summer student team.
Chelsea Sauvé,...