Corn is the perfect crop for receiving the nutrients from manure. Liquid manure applied to meet two-thirds of the nitrogen needs will generally provide a good balance of the macro and micro nutrients needed for a highly productive corn crop. Using commercial starter and nitrogen for the balance of the crop’s needs ensures nutrients are […] Read more
Managing manure application and soybeans
Moving away from corn on corn could mean more manure has to be applied before planting soybeans
Using the 3Rs to advance the 4Rs
Manure applicators aren’t using more advanced tech, because Ontario manure isn’t clean enough
In much of Europe there have been restrictions to applying manure only during the growing season. There the technology has been perfected over time to meet those needs. Wouldn’t it be fitting to bring the technology to Ontario without the same application restrictions? I asked a few custom applicators what was holding them back from […] Read more
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