Canola Yields!

[Hamloc]

We did this trial tonight to compare which combine saved more grain. Keep in mind our equipment is far from new but in good shape. We used a 2009 CR 9070 and a 2014 Case 8230. Canola variety Pioneer P506L. Swathed using gps for relative accuracy. First test was one pass over and back on a quarter. According to the Case computer 2.75 acres. 9070 6640 lbs. 8230 6700 lbs.
Second test we made 2 passes over and back 5.5 acres. 9070 13060 lbs. 8230 13600 lbs. yield appears to be in the high 40’s. In both tests I was travelling .2-.4 mph faster than my son in the New Holland. Have run New Holland’s for about 12 years, first year with a Case. Somewhat surprised at the Case and the canola.

[Guest]

That’s the way it is

[Guest]

One observation worth note was the yields of canola we had on some ground adjacent to the neighbours canola. Same variety (233), seeding date was within 2 days, similar fertility package, previous crop history 2020 HRSW. A whopping 12 bu difference was registered and the only discernible difference was the fact that the lower yielding field had been baled and fall harrows the year prior and rolled after seeded in the spring.

Who would have thought the straw could conserve soil moisture and keep soil temperature in check to this extent. Also worth mention is the the 90lb of actual potassium rolled up and swept away.

Let’s break this real cost of last years bales down.
12bu @$20
90 Lb of K @ $780/t potash + other nutrients & organic matter.

Yea always blows my mind
Still have idiots here that burn straw

[workboots]

Here my canola that is seeded 2 days later is also yielding 12 bus better than my canola seeded 2 days earlier. Everything is exactly the same, just that the early July rain came too late for the earlier seeded.

Lots of variables this year. I also have fields showing frontline carryover from last year that is really kicking this years canola in the rear.

That neighbour I was referring to also baled the straw on all his previous wheat stubble fields, many of them in a close proximity to ours. To that point he was running a farm average yield that was hovering around 11bu below our estimated average at that point. This is 1500ac into the canola btw. Again, usually a high input producer that puts everything into this crop and has an above average yield for the area due to feedlot manure. Same drill, Mid row placement on the fertilizer. I will note he used some different canola varieties on the other acres but all long season proven high yield genetics.

One factor I hadn’t considered is what effect the rolled ground has on loss of microclimate suited for canola compared to standing stubble. This wind exposure likely accelerates plant transpiration and soil moisture evaporation.

[fjlip]

Yea always blows my mind
Still have idiots here that burn straw

Or bale it, or VT it

Harvest Sample report from CGC, 42.3% Oil. Grade dockage and green exactly same at Bunge.