Decisive Farming articles
Opinion piece: sustainability gets supercharged thanks to all-new formulation designed to drive yield
As a farmer your job is as simple as it is intensely complex: sustainably produce food to feed the world.
A key component of profitable agriculture is using the exact amount of inputs to drive yields. Fertilizer, your largest expense, must be critically timed to achieve the best results.
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Maintaining soil health and increasing bushels
Soil health is the most important aspect of your farm fields. Without healthy soil, you face a tough challenge each year. When your soil profile is strong and not deficient in any nutrients or minerals, you increase your chance of a successful growing season. More than anything, healthy soil gives you the chance to increase your bushels. If your soil is not healthy, your profits won’t be either.
“Good gro
You will often hear the statement “the best thing to put into your field is your shadow” or your “footprint”, or “boots” and the list goes on. This statement is very true, but begs the question “how can I be more effective when I am in my fields?” Understanding where to look first, what to look for or knowing where to look based
Craig Bews adopted variable rate technology on his Eatonia, SK farm over a decade ago.
Bews has always had a passion for farming. A third generation farmer, Bews and his son, Darren, farm 10,000 acres in west central Saskatchewan. After trying a variety of crops over the years, they now grow primarily durum, canola and red lentils. The name ‘Duthie Farms’ derives from Craig’s paternal grandmother, a nod to the generation that started the farm in 19