Corn Seed Posts
Posted by Breanne Rey on
Picking a corn hybrid to grow for silage can be a daunting task. There are several factors to be considered that differ from simply looking at yield and moisture, as we would tend to do with grain corn. This newsletter focuses on things to consider…
Posted by Breanne Rey on
Breanne Rey of PRIDE Seeds gives a holiday wrap-up and provides some things to consider when interpreting grain and silage data to help you pick the right hybrid for your operation in 2023.
Posted by Sara Meidlinger on
This article will cover multiple topics including trial results, updates to the commercial line-up and a seed treatment update.
Posted by Sara Meidlinger on
Proper harvest management is critical for producing high quality corn silage. Below are a few quick tips to consider when harvesting your corn silage. Tips #1: Check the whole plant moisture Ideal whole plant moisture for corn silage harvest is…
Posted by CANTERRA SEEDS on
We have had quite the interesting spring of 2022 here in Western Canada. Corn has been planted into all types of conditions. Depending on the area and planting conditions, corn crops could be just popping out of the ground or well on their way to…
Posted by Breanne Rey on
For most of Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan, this spring has been less than ideal. The multiple snowstorms and rain events along with low temperatures will inevitably push back planting to a later than normal start date. Although it may be a while…
Posted by Breanne Rey on
There are many unique factors to consider when planting corn. This can be overwhelming for some, especially during the busy and stressful spring months. To set your corn crop up for success, this newsletter will focus on five corn planting checklist…
Posted by Sara Meidlinger on
In December 2021, PRIDE Seeds sponsored the annual Farm Forum Event – Learn & Grow. During this event, John Heard, soil fertility extension specialist for Manitoba Agriculture, hosted a very informative Table Talk session focusing on soil…
Posted by Sara Meidlinger on
Corn silaging season has started in the Canadian Prairies. As this is a busy time for farmers and retails, below are a few quick tips to consider when cutting your corn silage crop. Tip #1: Check the moisture Ideal whole plant moisture for corn…
Posted by Alana Serhan on
Our best indicator to start planting corn is soil temperature and soil conditions. If we start planting into fields early when soils are cool and wet, we can expose that corn crop to stress. The single most important thing we can do right now is keep the seed in the bag and wait for warm soils.
