Seeding tools with sections that shut off automatically when passing over already-seeded areas will reduce input costs for seed and fertilizer. It proves particularly profitable in fields with odd shapes and obstacles.
Recommendations from a six-year study on soil-test-based fertilizer decisions include: Reduce tillage intensity and utilize recommended nutrient recommendations to help improve soil aggregate stability and root characteristics.
A few samples: “What’s right for your farm isn’t the same as what’s right for your neighbour’s farm” and “Just because you believe something about clubroot or blackleg today might not necessarily be true two years or five years from now” and “If you only have a few insects, you can actually have a boost in yield.”
Equipment upgrades, new technologies and knowledge from decades of research have aided in the improvements and evolution of application practices. Considering current nitrogen and phosphorus-containing fertilizer application options, what are the best fertilizer placement options for canola in Western Canada?