When I apply 28% UAN to winter wheat can I also add a herbicide?

March 21, 2012 • Written by Mike Cowbrough
When I apply 28% UAN to winter wheat can I also add a herbicide?
Co-Authors: Dr. Peter Sikkema (University of Guelph) and Peter Johnson (OMAFRA) Growers looking to optimize efficiency of field operations often inquire about applying a herbicide with 28% urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) as a carrier. In theory it makes sense. An application of 28% UAN at 400 L/ha (42 ... Continue reading →
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What weeds are up in winter wheat?

March 20, 2012 • Written by Mike Cowbrough
What weeds are up in winter wheat?
To say that March 2012 has been a record breaking month for heat is an understatement. With 11 days left to go, the Guelph area has accumulated 47 growing degree days (source: farmzone.com - base temperature of 5 degrees celsius). Compare that with last year's frigid 4 growing degree days or the 30 ... Continue reading →
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Evaluating Winter Wheat Plant Stands

March 9, 2012 • Written by Peter Johnson
Winter wheat is one of the few crops that provide a second opportunity to assess the crop in spring and replant to another crop if winter survival is not acceptable. Assess the wheat crop during April and early May. Leave the replant decision as late as possible to accurately determine plant stand a... Continue reading →
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