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The Agronomists, Ep 147: Starter fertilizer decisions with Lyle Cowell and Peter Johnson

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When it comes to phosphorus, having early availability close to the seed is of utmost importance to support early seedling development. What’s the right amount for starter fertilizer? What’s the right amount for starter fertilizer? Too much phosphorus, too close can also cause seedling toxicity and death.

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New fertilizer placement capabilities for Bednar’s Directo seed drill

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Bednar will be bringing its new Directo No seed drill to North America for 2024. Manufactured by family-owned Czech company, the seed drill is designed for direct seeding of various crops into uncultivated soil, stubble fields, catch crops or heavy and rocky soils.

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The Agronomists, Ep 127: Droning on seed and fertilizer with Reuben Stone and Felix Weber

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UAVs, or drones, have evolved past aerial imagery and are quickly becoming a useful tool in the early fly-on of seed into standing crops. Read More UAVs, or drones, have evolved past aerial imagery and are quickly becoming a useful tool in the early fly-on of seed into standing crops.

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Pulse School: To add nitrogen or not? Simplifying starter fertility decisions

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Pulses are well known for their ability to fix their own nitrogen in-crop, but some farmers choose to add starter nitrogen at seeding. While pulses have the ability to fix their own nitrogen, they may need a little help at the start of the year to bridge the gap between seed. Is it worth it? Is it worth it? Read More

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Salford covers more ground with 90-foot air boom applicator

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With a 90-foot boom for fertilizer, crop protection products, and seed, the Salford Group’s new AB640 applicator has the capability to cover 22 per cent more ground per pass compared to traditional 70-foot applicators. In this report from Ag In Motion at Saskatoon, SK., In this report from Ag In Motion at Saskatoon, SK.,

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Morris unveils the 10 Series air cart, the largest tow-between option available

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The equipment chosen for a job can make a substantial difference in how quickly, efficiently, and economically a field gets seeded and fertilized. The equipment chosen for a job can make a substantial difference in how quickly, efficiently, and economically a field gets seeded and fertilized. Read More

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Case IH’s active implement guidance helps ensures precision performance

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When it comes to precision farming, implement drift is one factor that can play havoc with field operations, such as planting and strip tillage, and the precise placement of seed and fertilizer and other inputs. Read More