Nitrate Accumulation In Hail Damaged Crops

 

It’s not unusual to have hail storms travel across the province this time of year, and depending on the severity of the storm, damage to annual and perennial crops can range from minimal to complete destruction. Barry Yaremcio, beef and forage specialist at the Ag-Info Centre says there are many things to consider when salvaging a damaged cereal, oilseed or hay crop after a hail event, starting with the whole issue of nitrate accumulation.

 

Video: Planting Corn with Classic Allis-Chalmers Tractors | Full Field Action

Step into the field for a full day of spring fieldwork as this farm plants corn using classic Allis-Chalmers power near Arcanum, Ohio. In this video, the farm is working ground with an Allis-Chalmers 8050 pulling a Salford field cultivator and Brillion Culti-Packer to prepare the seedbed. Right behind, an Allis-Chalmers 7020 handles planting duties with a 12-row White planter, putting this year’s corn crop in the ground. You’ll see a mix of aerial drone footage and ground-level views capturing all the action, along with a voiceover that dives into the history and legacy of these two Allis-Chalmers tractors. It’s a great look at how reliable, older equipment is still getting the job done during spring planting season. If you enjoy classic farm equipment, corn planting, and real-world field action, this one is for you.