Envision Ag News NOW!
May 26, 2014
We are up and running to treat soybeans
Imbibitional Chilling
You’re probably asking imbibe—what?
Imbibition is not just a fancy 2 dollar word. It is
when a seed takes up water in the process of
germination. Imbibitional chilling has likely
happened this year due to the planting that
took place this spring in some of the cool soil
conditions.
During this water absorbing
process cell membranes are stretched. The
scenario that is the harshest for the seed is
when the temperature is at 39 degrees. Water
is its densest at this temp and when seeds
imbibe water this cold, then cell membranes
can rupture. This causes damage to the seed
and can be very detrimental to vigor and its
ability to emerge quickly. Every crop has its
tolerance and soybeans are the most sensitive.
A study that was done in Iowa showed that it
took soybeans 16 days to emerge in 45 degree
soil temperatures and in 70 degree soil
temperatures they can emerge in 6 days. The
bottom line here is don’t put those tender
seeds in cold soil. Just think what it does to
you when you jump in a cold pool. YIKES!
Just a thought...
It’s a little sad that
today’s youth don’t
get to experience a
red rubber dodge
ball to the face like
we did back in the
day.
AND when the
farming gets tough
this spring
remember this:
According to
chemistry, alcohol is
a solution.
Planting after NH3
The biggest question as of late is: How soon
can we plant after applying NH3? Just like last
year, springs work is stacking up and growers
who have NH3 down want to get in and get
planting done as soon as possible. The answer
to this question is simple and straight
forward…...It depends! NH3 travels roughly 4”
each direction from the point of injection, but
this can vary with soil type. So the first thing
that it depends on is how deep you are
applying your NH3. If you are applying down at
8” you are likely relatively safe and can plant
sooner after you apply because it should not get
high enough in the soil profile to end up next to
the seed.
However, if you are only
incorporating your NH3 at 5”, that is the
scenario where you would have to wait the
longest as the NH3 will end up closer to the
seed and would need time to be more fully
converted so the ‘salt effect’ is diminished. Salt
effect is the term that describes how fertilizers
will compete with a seedling for water. NH3 is
applied in the ammonia form which is very
‘water seeking’ and has the potential to burn
the tender growth. See simple and straight
forward right?!
Envision Agronomy Stellar Services
Just wanted to give everyone a quick re-cap of what we are set up to do
this spring. We offer delivery of both soybeans and liquid fertilizer. So
when you are wondering just how you are going to get it all done in a
day, let us help.
Liquid fertilizer delivery is $0.14/gallon with a 350 gallon minimum.
Soybean delivery is:
10 mile radius = $0.20/unit
20 mile radius = $0.22/unit
30 mile radius = $0.25/unit
Nitrogen in soybeans—What are
the guidelines, how much is
enough?
Just ask us!!
Canola—What product could I
use that will help stimulate root
growth, thereby supporting
higher yields?
Just ask us!!
Envision is going to be sponsoring a 1940’s era
gas station at the Prairie Village Museum. We
are looking for some help from some of you
great collectors. If you would happen to have
any relic Farmers Union paraphernalia please
contact Steve Dockter at the main station at
701.776.5221. And then be sure and stop in to
see the display over at the Prairie Village
Museum.
Questions or Comments?
Contact us at [email protected]
[email protected] & [email protected]
Carter Medalen—701.208.0011 cell
Jessica Kuntz—701.208.1041 cell
Josh Brandt—701.681.1375 cell
Rugby Agronomy Center—701.776.7692
Wolford Agronomy Center—701.583.2823