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A successful crop requires uptake of the required amount of nutrients, most of which are applied as fertilizer. It is common for growers to apply nutrients as a blend of several fertilizers at one time for practicality and time management. Regardless of nutrient requirements and application practices, quick and early crop establishment is contingent on timely access to nutrients by seedlings.

As growers prepare for the planting season, several variables are at the forefront in terms of operating decisions. Considerations such as seed and fertilizer rate are typically decided well before seeding but several are decided upon at the time of seeding and are dependent on the conditions that the implement will be seeding into. One of the most important decisions in terms of plant stand consistency and survivability is seeding depth.

Fertilizer is a crucial and costly input on the farm each year. Achieving crop yield and quality goals requires providing the necessary nutrients. Proper fertilizer placement, adhering to 4R nutrient stewardship principles (right source, right rate, right place, right time), ensures early crop establishment and maximizes nutrient uptake, resulting in consistent crop production.

Early crop germination and emergence are crucial for a successful crop year. Soil temperature, influenced by factors like air temperature, soil type, moisture, and residue, plays a key role. Väderstad Seed Hawk's dual-knife opener system aids in quicker soil warmup and efficient crop growth.

As growers prepare for spring planting, controlling weeds becomes a major focus. Effective weed management, including precise fertilizer placement and quick crop growth, is essential to minimize competition and enhance crop success, especially in the face of increasing herbicide resistance.

Väderstad, one of the world’s leading companies in tillage, seeding, and planting, is excited to announce the latest advancements in the Precision Delivery Air Cart family for the Model Year 2026. These improvements ensure that farmers will continue to benefit from precise product delivery, compaction reduction, and improved nutrient use efficiency.

Choosing the right row spacing for a planting or seeding equipment is crucial for optimizing crop yield and efficiency. Different row spacing options offer unique benefits, such as improved residue flow, enhanced weed control, and better crop growth. Precision in seed and fertilizer placement ensures each plant reaches its full potential, regardless of the crop variety or row distance.

As the new farming season begins, growers are eager to start planting, taking advantage of early season moisture from snow melt and rain. Precision in seed and fertilizer placement is crucial for maximizing crop yield, especially for small-seeded crops like canola. Ensuring uniform depth and soil placement, particularly in varying soil conditions, helps optimize the return on investment and improve the farm's bottom line.

Väderstad's Fenix III metering system, combined with the dual-knife opener system on the Seed Hawk air drill, ensures precise product delivery and proper soil placement, leading to optimal plant growth and a greater return on investment.

Join Jeff Prosko from Rose Valley, Saskatchewan, as he shares his experience with the brand new PD 1350 Precision Delivery Air Cart. Jeff and his family run a diverse farming operation, and this spring, they had the opportunity to put the PD 1350 to the test on their canola fields.