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Kelsey Lennox, Ethan Ringelberg win 4-H scholarships

OTTAWA — Ontario’s Kelsey Lennox and Ethan Ringelberg are among the 15 4-H members from across Canada  to win scholarships valued at $1,000 each.  The scholarships, to be used toward their post-secondary education in a degree, certificate, or trade-based program for the upcoming academic year, are sponsored by John Deere Canada.

“We’re thankful to John Deere Canada for their continued commitment in helping 4-H youth members grow and become strong leaders for tomorrow,” shared Shannon Benner, CEO of 4-H Canada. “Scholarships like this help us achieve our goal of equipping our youth leaders with the leadership skills, confidence, and resiliency to achieve their goals.”

Together, 4-H Canada and John Deere Canada are committed to providing youth with the tools and guidance to lay the foundation for a life-long love of learning. Our ongoing partnership continues to focus on the 4-H spirit of leadership, responsibility, and a deep sense of community.

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Corn pollination may be behind us, but the work isn't over.

In this field update from the Nutrien Innovation Farm in Champaign, Illinois, agronomist Tim Sickman discusses why growers should stay engaged with field scouting during the R3 (milk) stage of corn development. While favorable weather, strong pollination, and early grain fill are encouraging signs, important questions about crop nutrition and yield potential still remain.

Tim explains: What the R3 corn growth stage looks like

Why successful pollination isn't the finish line

The importance of late-season field scouting

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As corn moves through grain fill, understanding nutrient availability and plant health can provide valuable insights for maximizing yield potential and planning for next season.