The spring CQM classroom session will be offered on June 15th, weather conditions permitting (ie. if it’s raining that morning or if it’s been so nice that first cut is all finished). This will likely be the last session before the fall, so be sure to sign up now if your validation date is quickly approaching!
2013 Mycogen Corn Plot Planted!
Those who enjoy a good plot will be interested to know a small plot went in last night on County Rd 25 just off of the 401 exit in Colborne. Keep an eye out for signs as the crop comes up!
Making up for Late Starts to Planting
In recent years, the emphasis on getting crops in the ground early seems to trump all else. But when Mother Nature sets you back, attention to other details may help make up for any potential yield losses.
The more uniformly corn emerges, the more equally plants compete for resources and the higher their ultimate yield. To improve uniformity, ensure the main frame of the corn planter is level once it has been placed in the ground and pulled forward several hundred feet. Check for planter wear that can contribute to vibrations or bouncing in the field and only drive the recommended speed (manuals often say 4.5-5mph), to avoid skips.
Until April 26 (May 1 in <3000 CHU areas), for best results, wait for soil temperatures to read above 10°C (50°F) around 11:30 am using a 10 cm (4”) soil thermometer.