Spring Wheat acres in Ontario have always trended like a bit of a roller coaster. 2022 is setting up to be a year for increased consideration to the rotation. There will be demand for the wheat, the rotational benefits enhance your soil, READ ON for thoughts to see if it is a fit for you, and to set your acres up for success.
Spring Wheat acres in Ontario have always trended like a bit of a roller coaster. 2018 crop saw an average amount of acres grown, but some huge variation in yields. 2019 is setting up to be a year for increased acres as many farmers consider to include it in their rotation. There will be demand for the wheat, there will be demand for the straw, READ ON for thoughts to see if it is a fit for you, and to set your acres up for success.
The yield potential of your spring wheat seed will be maximized by doing all you can to move the planting date ahead. However, “seeded early” just to be early shall not be confused with “seeded properly early”. The gains from seeding early in the right conditions can be very large, but the headaches in the wrong conditions can also be very large.
In 2012, there were several farmers who reached the 100 bushel plateau with Spring Wheat. Most of these fields had one thing in common – Early planting! The largest impact you can have on your spring wheat crop is moving the heading date as far forward as possible