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Ilderton, Ontario | We here in SW Ontario use it exclusivlely as a side dress application. It is usually too wet, or too snowy in the fall for fall application. It is also not a recomended practice when spring side dress is an option. Being in a more temperate climate, we do not see the problem with drying soil after a side dress application. Having said that, the main reason we use it is because it is the cheapest form of N and is the most concentrated (less product handled). In a spring side dress application it allows us to first determine if we will be keeping our crop prior to the investment of N, in case soys, or edible beans is a better choice for replant. Spring application also allows you to fine tune the application. You can at very least reduce the amount by 10% since your application is very close in timelyness to the time the crop needs it, leaving the product less vulnerable to losses.
The whole horsepower arguement is old today in the presence of skip row applications. I have mentioned it before, but we are sidedressing 12 rows with a 4440, not exactly a big tractor by todays standards. We also don't use any high tech equipment. Just a squibb with hydraulic shut off, and constant speed. At sidedress time we are usually looking at 15-20 C temps so pressure is not an issue. | |
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Why do you choose to or not to use anhydrous?
