Seeding winter cereals “ultra early” in the spring can hedge against drought by offering an alternative feed source, according to Alberta research results. The project’s origins can be traced to the extremely dry year of 2021, which left many Lakeland area producers in need of feed and water resources. Canola crops withered, yielding as little […] Read more
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Ultra-early seeding synchronizes crop growth
Forget about seeding dates, focus on soil temperature when planting spring wheat. Grain yield is often maximized when seeding spring wheat into soils at 2 C, and a greater reduction in grain yield was observed with wheat planted in 10 C soils compared to soils at 0, according to Agriculture Canada research. When Brian Beres […] Read more
