Better Farming Ontario | September 2024

16 The Business of Ontario Agriculture Better Farming | September 2024 duced the deoxynivalenol (DON) toxin load in a plant by 50 per cent. This aids in nutritional value as well as overall tonnage. Harvest tips After putting in all the work to grow the crop, it will not mean anything if we do not take the time to get harvest right. Harvest timing is the first crucial step. In years past, we focused on whole plant moisture to determine the right time for our storage structures. More recently, improved genetics has helped maintain late-season plant health, making the plant’s dry-down more predictable. With this shift, we can start to consider milk line progress in conjunction with overall plant moisture. In Ontario, we can expect to see a moisture decrease of about 0.5% per day, as the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness states. On hot days or in dry years, this nummanaging corn Silage Optimal harvest timing can enhance yield and nutritional value. Paul Hermans photo 22_0470_MH_RackingStocked_HalfHoriz_US_MXsp Mod: October 25, 2023 10:54 AM Print: 06/24/24 page 1 v2.5 WAREHOUSE STORAGE HUGE SELECTION OF PALLET RACKING AND ACCESSORIES IN STOCK πSHIPPING SUPPLY SPECIALISTS COMPLETE CATALOG 1-800-295-5510 uline.ca WIRE DECKING ADDITIONAL BEAMS PALLET RACKING ORDER BY 6 PM FOR SAME DAY SHIPPING

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