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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.
 
Interview with Barry Yaremcio (2:51 minutes) (1.30 Mb)
Source : Agriculture and Forestry

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