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: Spring Planting Prep Just Got Serious… We NEED This!

Getting closer to planting season means one thing… it’s time to get EVERYTHING ready.

Today didn’t go exactly as planned—we thought we’d be hauling potatoes again, but instead we spent the day digging equipment out of the cellar, hooking up the grain drill, and getting tractors ready to roll. With wheat planting just around the corner, every piece of equipment matters.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a normal day without a few problems… dead batteries, hydraulic issues, and a truck tire that absolutely refused to cooperate. We tried everything—jump packs, bead bazooka, ratchet straps… and eventually had to bring out the “big guns” just to get things moving again.

But that’s farm life—adapt, fix, and keep moving forward.

We’re getting close to go-time. Wheat seed is coming soon, and planting season is right around the corner