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Fertilizer Considerations in a Wet Spring – Challenges and Opportunities
- Whole Farm
By John Heard
Following last year’s drought, much of Manitoba badly needed recharge of soil moisture reserves. The unusually large amounts of rain and snow received this winter and spring will now delay spring seeding and may force some farmers into alternative options for spring nitrogen (N) application.
Advances in fertilizer sources and application methods provide many options to help farmers deal with these challenges. Another challenge is the uncertain supply of fertilizer due to current supply chain disruptions, so options may be limited on fertilizer availability and source.
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This is Part 3 in a three-part series on managing extremes of moisture. Part 1 focuses on soil properties and definitions and Part 2 focuses on crop selection, pests and fertility. If you haven’t already, we recommend reading Parts 1… Read More
This is Part 2 of a three-part series on managing extremes of moisture. Part 1 focuses on soil properties and definitions. If you haven’t already, we recommend reading Part 1 first. Part 3 focuses on field activities. Read More
This is Part 1 of a three-part series on managing extremes of moisture. Part 2 focuses on crop selection, pests and fertility, and Part 3 focuses on field activities. Read More
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We are nearing the end of another season. However, there are still decisions to be made that can help set the farm up for success in the following year. In addition to evaluating decisions made throughout the year, we can… Read More