Canola and planters

[Hamloc]

A little late to this debate but very interesting.

First this year flea beetles were the thickest for me on land that was silage last year, less trash seemed to equal more damage from wind and rain. Certainly agree that deeper furrows offer more protection for the cotyledons. Maybe one reason why volunteer canola in cereal crops does so well it is better protected from the wind.

I am a little curious why phd drills would have more flea beetle damage because germination should be better than a conventional air drill.

One other thought, what is everyone’s opinion of the new Concorde precision shank drill? Some interesting features imo.

[furrowtickler]

A little late to this debate but very interesting.

First this year flea beetles were the thickest for me on land that was silage last year, less trash seemed to equal more damage from wind and rain. Certainly agree that deeper furrows offer more protection for the cotyledons. Maybe one reason why volunteer canola in cereal crops does so well it is better protected from the wind.

I am a little curious why phd drills would have more flea beetle damage because germination should be better than a conventional air drill.

One other thought, what is everyone’s opinion of the new Concorde precision shank drill? Some interesting features imo.

We were looking at it as a possible replacement for the old bourgault.
I like that set up .

[furrowtickler]

P501L

[furrowtickler]

P501 L in heavier trash



Had a few straw lumps from getting NH3 on in wet conditions last fall here .
Becomes a problem if too many .
The gates coulter harrow did get rid of most but still a few

[kANOLA]

That is excellent stand with those kind of seeding rates

[furrowtickler]

Was a bit concerned after a 2 in rain 10 days ago but the emergence seemed ok .
The bean stubble is a bit thinner as it was packed like concrete after that rain . Should be ok now will just have to be on top on weed control . That’s an issue with very little trash cover and it’s more of a gumbo soil than the fields above