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Post by kevlar on Jun 13, 2023 7:46:12 GMT -6
Spraying our canola that was seeded last, it was done about 3-4 days later than the stuff at home but would be a good week ahead of it, it’s had a few rains on it so that sure helps. Came the back way when moving over to this farm, some places have been getting too much rain and all the low spots have water in them, still only at a half inch so far for the year right at home, but I suspect even halfway across the quarter where I live is less, considering the spring we’ve had the crops look ok, I think the heat was doing the most harm but it’s cooled off some now. Not expecting bumper crops by any means this year, will be happy if it’s close to average.
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Post by kenmb on Jun 13, 2023 8:18:24 GMT -6
Things are doing fine here. Finished spraying the wheat yesterday. About 3.5" of rain so far so no issue with moisture at the moment. Not too windy on the hot days either.
Both neighbours getting their land seeded by me. One went in, did half a round and quit to go put a heavy harrow on the wheat stubble. My guess to find the muddy areas rather than do it with the drill as they had a lot of ruts on that 1/2 round. See they have a totally different seeding rig so maybe had some teething issues this spring, or picked up more land, likely both.
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Post by Beerwiser on Jun 13, 2023 23:02:25 GMT -6
Certainly not pretty here. Anything seeded after the 20th of May is in trouble if we don't get the rain we are forecasted to get. Wheats seeded the beginning of May look nice as they had some moisture and were able to tap into what little ground moisture we have. Same as the early canolas. Still going to affect yields though and one neighbor said he seen canola bolting already. Hay is even worse, I will be starting to knock it down in 10 days depending on weather, maybe sooner. Old stands of hay are not worth cutting from what I seen today. And of course I heard with all the storms brewing today the cloud seeding is in full swing for Edmonton. There went our rain.😡
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Post by garyfunk on Jun 14, 2023 9:04:46 GMT -6
It's pretty obvious that the barley in the sprayed out pasture has hoppers, ha.  |
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Post by meskie on Jun 14, 2023 19:13:08 GMT -6
Have some canola around our yard on the dry hill that’s starting to bolt. Alfalfa is blossoming. Talked to a guy who figured he will have wheat heading by the end of the weekend. Growing degree days are crazy for us this year so far.
If this keeps up won’t be much of a summer.
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Post by Oatking on Jun 14, 2023 19:48:14 GMT -6
Well cpt USA ,our local elevator agent did mention big time dryness in Illinois .
Even in southern MB not far west of my farm , guys are starting to question if they need to get there combines out this fall . Terrible news to hear ! I have a friend in eastern sask and he says the crops are pretty good yet.
Interesting , woke up this morning and saw environment Canada had periods of rain all day for Friday. I called up my input dealer to spread on another 50lbs of liquid N on my canola.
End of the day it was back off to maybe 1 mil! Not sure now on that idea !!
Yep this morning it felt cold , almost like a frost was on its way!
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Post by shmiffy on Jun 14, 2023 21:39:05 GMT -6
What about using humik for top dressing N. cheaper and doesn’t smell. Holds N in a plant available form, won’t leach or volitize
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Post by cptusa on Jun 14, 2023 21:44:35 GMT -6
There is a lot of the midwest dry right now. We're late July/August dry right now when we should be banking moisture.
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Post by Oatking on Jun 14, 2023 21:53:22 GMT -6
What about using humik for top dressing N. cheaper and doesn’t smell. Holds N in a plant available form, won’t leach or volitize What rate of humic acid would give a 50 lb actual similar effect? I did actually apply 10 lbs of humic acid with the seed . I put down 110 lb of nh3 on my mid rows. I usually hold back on the nitrogen in case the crop turns out to be average looking. Especially with fertilizer prices. Now n Prices are down and canola looks ok so thought I would go for 60bu/acre. At least try🤔! I know the humic will be a yearly product which I need to apply just like other fertilizers , right now can’t tell a difference between my check strips . |
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Post by kevlar on Jun 14, 2023 22:18:04 GMT -6
There is a lot of the midwest dry right now. We're late July/August dry right now when we should be banking moisture. That sounds about similar to my area as well, my lawn is browned up like it does in august. Not sure what’s going on with this, but I’ve seen a couple fairly big flocks of geese in the last few days, then today seen a flock of crows ( yes I know that’s called a murder) I don’t know if I’ve ever seen this at this time of year. On the bright side one flock of geese were flying west and the other north. |
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Post by OptimallyDismal on Jun 14, 2023 22:22:45 GMT -6
We have a big flock of geese here now, about 100, not sure why, but it looks like they are here for the summer, bummer.
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Post by shmiffy on Jun 14, 2023 22:34:50 GMT -6
What about using humik for top dressing N. cheaper and doesn’t smell. Holds N in a plant available form, won’t leach or volitize What rate of humic acid would give a 50 lb actual similar effect? I did actually apply 10 lbs of humic acid with the seed . I put down 110 lb of nh3 on my mid rows. I usually hold back on the nitrogen in case the crop turns out to be average looking. Especially with fertilizer prices. Now n Prices are down and canola looks ok so thought I would go for 60bu/acre. At least try🤔! I know the humic will be a yearly product which I need to apply just like other fertilizers , right now can’t tell a difference between my check strips . Put humik with 28-00. Instead of using agrotain. |
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Post by shmiffy on Jun 14, 2023 22:35:28 GMT -6
Frost in Iowa. Crazyness
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Post by garyfunk on Jun 14, 2023 23:03:45 GMT -6
There is a lot of the midwest dry right now. We're late July/August dry right now when we should be banking moisture. That sounds about similar to my area as well, my lawn is browned up like it does in august. Not sure what’s going on with this, but I’ve seen a couple fairly big flocks of geese in the last few days, then today seen a flock of crows ( yes I know that’s called a murder) I don’t know if I’ve ever seen this at this time of year. On the bright side one flock of geese were flying west and the other north. Our lawn is brown too. Turns out it is infested with cutworms.    |
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Post by kevlar on Jun 14, 2023 23:38:26 GMT -6
Holy that’s crazy! Are they doing any damage to the crops? My yard is bad for night crawlers, but on a dry year it’s better because I think they go deeper to stay in the moisture. A normal year they make it so bumpy you can hardly walk across it.
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