As well as determining all of the crop rotations and pesticide group rotations to ensure a sound integrated pest management strategy on the farm, growers have to keep plugged in to new developments in pest control options, as well. This update focuses on new herbicides that are available for 2015. “The only brand new active [...]
There are no obvious or simple answers to crop planning for 2015, according to Jonathan Driedger, risk management portfolio manager at FarmLink Marketing Solutions. “Deciding on what to seed in 2015 will vary from one farm to the next,” he says. “What we advise is that growers have a really good understanding of their costs [...]
There is usually value in seed treatment, depending on the crop, the environmental conditions and how intensive the farm management system. The best seed, together with a comprehensive seed treatment strategy, will usually ensure a crop gets a quick, even start without having to cope with avoidable stressors. The benefits of seed treatments include: Protecting [...]
Join us on a free trip to St. Louis, Missouri! With a purchase of 64 bags of DEKALB canola seed this season, you will win a free trip to St. Louis in November of 2015. In St. Louis we will be visiting the Monsanto headquarters, touring their facility, and getting a behind-the-scenes look at their [...]
