I had poor germination last year and again this year. Last was probably around 40% and this year is better at about 60%. What did come last year was looking ok until a hail event finished it off. This years crop is looking good (not as good as your mind you). I plan on moving where the patch...
That is a crappy situation having stuff germinate and die. Don't envy your position at all. I have always liked seeding as it is typically the most optimistic time of the season. Not the case when you can't get your crop through the ground.
Sounds like the old stepping on the gas petal thinking it was the brake fawk up. Sorry for your luck and happy to hear that your weren't more seriously injured.
They aren’t quite as forgiving as peas, but can be seeded pretty deep. Just checked ours yesterday and they are starting to come through.
Ken, what’s your spray guy putting down in front of the lentils? Straight glyphosate? We put Valtera down.
Even with the Steinert chip those Ivco’s need a little help. They derate the bottom 5 gears to 80%. We typically run in gear 6 or 7 so when we shift down one really isn’t putting more power to the ground. The dealer used to be able to tune this out, but not anymore. The only alternative is...
Just had the hydrostatic system done on our RTV that we use near Jaffary. Ended up taking to Tractor Land in High River and was extremely happy with the job and service.
Like every other business sector agriculture has vastly different labour requirements from enterprise to enterprise. For instance a large acre grain farm requires a different skill set and number of employees compared to an indoor vegetable grow op. The point being agriculture is not unique in...