Make the most of managing yield with Syngenta's Stacked Cereals line up

""There's so much opportunity in the wheat crop. If you're still in that spot of, 'it's been a rotation crop for me,' some low-hanging fruit is get to know this crop. It will reward you.""

""Planting date remains one of the most critical management decisions... the optimal planting date is the number one thing for maximizing yield.""

""There's a big difference between growth stage 31 and 32. We're going to get more bang for our buck out of that fungicide if we push it a little bit later.""

""What you do before then matters even more... if we can maximize that grain fill period, one more day of grain fill can be three or four more bushels.""

As spring arrives, winter wheat's yield potential can be maximized through intentional management. Key practices include optimal planting dates and incorporating sulphur in fertility plans. For those already managing basics, advanced strategies like adjusting fungicide timing are crucial. Protecting yield potential from diseases like stripe rust is essential, with a robust T1 fungicide approach recommended. Effective wheat management is likened to endurance training, where preparation before the grain fill period significantly impacts final yields, potentially adding several bushels per acre.

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