Growing a crop is not easy with all of the variables and factors impacting your decisions made and results achieved. If only we could make all agronomic decisions with hindsight, it would allow us to be way more effective agronomists and farmers. This year has brought its own challenges across Canada that have proven to… Read More

Have you ever discovered small, misshapen, poorly pollinated corn ears mixed in with a field of impressive, high-yielding cobs?PRIDE Seeds agronomist Drew Thompson received a call in August from a grower telling just this story. When Thompson visited the field he noted that no nutrient deficiencies were apparent (no firing or discolouration) so out came the… Read More

What’s the ideal depth for planting corn? What happens if you plant too shallow?In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Corn School, PRIDE Seeds agronomist Aaron Stevanus digs into a seeding depth trial to show how planting depth can impact early-season growth.We catch up with Stevanus at the company’s Elmira, ON, research site where he evaluates the early-season vigour… Read More

Do I plant a workhorse or a racehorse hybrid? That’s a typical question corn growers contemplate when making seed choices.But with the growth of precision farming and advancing genetic progress, there’s now a new question to contemplate: should I plant a fixed, flex, or semi-flex hybrid?In this edition of Real Agriculture Corn School, Pride Seeds… Read More

With corn planting just around the corner, it’s time to take stock of agronomic advice we learned this winter and take it to the field.In this episode of Real Agriculture Corn School, Bernard Tobin and Pride Seeds market agronomist Aaron Stevanus review research findings and agronomic management insights that emerged during the winter meeting season…. Read More

Wide row soybeans are making a comeback in Ontario.One of the benefits of the system is the ability to potentially reduce seed cost. But soybean varieties are not created equal, especially when it comes to delivering top yields and profitability in 30-inch rows.In this episode of Real Agriculture Soybean School, Pride Seeds market agronomist Aaron… Read More