What goals should be set for canola yield targets? How have yields been trending? Why is this information important?
Achieving a final goal yield at the end of the season is an important component in the profitability of a cropping operation, and setting realistic targets can give producers a reference point from which they can make decisions.
Many things can impact whether or not a grower ends up meeting their yield targets come harvest. While some variables, such as weather, are outside of a producer’s control, crop rotation and fertility programs are not, says Clint Jurke, regional technical services manager with BASF, in this episode of Canola School.
Knowing whether the yield gap is caused by not fertilizing to the potential of a field, disease issues, or an influx of pests can help with agronomic decision making in future years.
When yield monitoring is combined with soil testing and working with a good agronomist, growers can begin to maximize their profitability.
At the end of the day, whether a yield gap is caused by rainfall, hot days, a lack of fertility, or disease, spending time out in the field is the best investment, says Jurke.
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