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PREVIOUS ISSUE - ETC April 2010

Cover Story

cover story  

Corn cob collection, cellulosic ethanol and soil quality

Will collecting such residue for cellulosic ethanol affect soil nutrient quantity and erosion?

 

 

features 

Manganese-glyphosate spring update
Latest field testing indicates a yield boost with specific concentrations.

Seed Chipper lets breeders take a peek at a seed’s DNA
Device allows for DNA analysis yet maintains seed viability.

New PMRA regulations allow use of unlabelled tank-mixes
Make sure each product isregistered for use in the crop, is compatible, and is going to deliver

Ontario’s new CHU system fires some discussion
The 2010 hybrid corn seed sales are the first to use the new map.

For weed control in wheat, timing continues to be everything
Smart growers make sure time is on their side in weed management.

Using a shorter rotation and no-till can worsen some diseases
Some growers need to re-think their practices to protect soil and soybean crops.

The mystery behind yellow wheat unfolds
Is it disease, compaction, corn-row syndrome or all of the above?

Learning from 2009 cereal crops
Weather will determine powdery mildew’s impact.

SCOUTING CALENDAR 2010


 

MRalph PearceRalph Pearce

Introduction TCME April 2010

The simple solutions are best, and with good reason