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Frost Injury in Corn at the spike stage

May 11, 2013 • Written by Greg Stewart
Frost Injury in Corn at the spike stage
I took this video in 2010 when a lot of corn was planted in mid April and had emerged nicely only to be hit with a frost in May. Although the injury looked bad at the time, because the growing point was below the ground the crop made a complete recovery and 2010 saw record high provincial corn yield... Continue reading →
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Forage Report: Week of April 16th, 2012

April 19, 2012 • Written by Joel Bagg
There is a significant increase in acres of new forage seedings. Many forage seedings are already in the ground. Ensure good seed-to-soil contact by preparing a firm seedbed. Forage inventories are exceptionally low for this time of year, with record high hay prices being reported. Frost Damaged ... Continue reading →
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Frost Damaged Alfalfa

April 13, 2012 • Written by Joel Bagg
There was an early break in alfalfa dormancy in early- to mid-March. In some areas, significant alfalfa growth (up to 6 - 8 inches or more) was frost damaged when colder  temperatures returned on March 30th (-7°C or colder). Damage was most severe in south­-western Ontario, on good healthy stands... Continue reading →
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