Agronomy Services

In farming, sound agronomic advice can make the difference between a good crop year and a great one.  To complement our quality product offerings, Viterra has a comprehensive agronomy services team providing agronomic support across Western Canada.

• Over 21 Managers of Agronomic Services (MAS) and over 250 Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) in retail locations across the Prairies. 

• Dedicated services - the MAS team provides agronomic advice and expertise to farmers throughout the growing season to help them maximize the value of their crop and deliver the highest quality ingredients.

• Product support - the MAS team also provides product support to Viterra’s line-up of proprietary products.

• Industry-leading expertise - the dedicated agronomy services team keeps farmers current on the latest in agronomic technologies and helps to customize product packages tailored to their specific needs. 

• Internal agronomy support - Viterra’s MAS team are also educators across the company.  They train our staff on the latest in agronomic trends and product offerings to ensure front-line staff can provide farmers what they need to succeed.
  

Agronomy Bulletins

• The Benefits of Fall Fertilizer - Fall banding of nitrogen (N) fertilizer has long been advocated as a desirable time to fertilize soils, especially in areas of the prairies, where spreading of the workload and reduction in spring tillage operations is desirable, while at the same time taking advantage of historically lower fertilizer prices in the fall.  Find out more.
  
• Topdressing Tip for In-Crop Application - Applying fertilizer as a post-seed application, or 'topdressing', is a viable method of ensuring that sulphur (S) and nitrogen (N) needs are met. With a few precautions and some timely rainfall, topdressing can be very effective. Find out more.
• Managing Cleavers - Cleavers can be competitive and difficult to control, and have a significant influence on the canola grade. Find out more.
• Advantages of Early Weed Removal - Great wheat crops are the result of having a plan to ensure the crop has the best possible start. Find out more.
  
• Leeching & Denitrification - High rainfall in the spring, especially after the fertilizer is in the ground, causes a variety of concerns, some perceived and some real.  Find out more.
• Be Vigilant for Pea Leaf Weevil - Spring weather conditions have a significant impact on the timing and severity of Pea Leaf Weevil damage. Find out more.
  
• Stripe Rust Watch - Stripe rust is spread on wind currents, and conditions in the U.S. Midwest and Pacific Northwest are favorable for the pathogen to spread north again this year. Therefore, growers need to be on high alert that the pathogen may appear at any time. Find out more.
  

• Prevent Glyphosate Resistant Kochia - The confirmation of glyphosate-resistant kochia (GR kochia) in southern Alberta serves as a strong reminder that herbicide rotation is key to preventing the spread of this issue. Find out more.

• Revisiting Phosphorus Fertilization - Phosphorus (P) tends to be the second most widely deficient nutrient in soils. However, P is essential for plant life, as it promotes early season growth and early maturity. Find out more.
  

To find out more contact a Viterra retail today.

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