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Partner blog feature: Dairy Farmers of Canada

Increasing land resiliency through regenerative agriculture practices

Farmers face different realities on their farms and may adopt different practices in their sustainability journey. But they all have common values to improve soil health and grow healthy crops to sustain healthy cows.

Dairy Farmers of Canada, a Bioenterprise Canada national partner, has asked three Canadian dairy farmers to share insights and learnings about their cropping practices, what changes they’ve made over the years, and if they have seen regenerative benefits in their fields and pastures.

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R3 Corn Growth Stage Explained: Why Late-Season Tissue Sampling Matters

Video: R3 Corn Growth Stage Explained: Why Late-Season Tissue Sampling Matters

Corn pollination may be behind us, but the work isn't over.

In this field update from the Nutrien Innovation Farm in Champaign, Illinois, agronomist Tim Sickman discusses why growers should stay engaged with field scouting during the R3 (milk) stage of corn development. While favorable weather, strong pollination, and early grain fill are encouraging signs, important questions about crop nutrition and yield potential still remain.

Tim explains: What the R3 corn growth stage looks like

Why successful pollination isn't the finish line

The importance of late-season field scouting

How tissue sampling can identify nutrient deficiencies

The role of sulfur, zinc, potassium, and other nutrients during grain fill

Using tissue analysis to improve future fertility management plans

As corn moves through grain fill, understanding nutrient availability and plant health can provide valuable insights for maximizing yield potential and planning for next season.